Supply Chain Manager-FP&A

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Virginia is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain FP&A to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and period close processes. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong financial skills and communication abilities, leading a team of analysts. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting is required along with 5-7 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, contributing to decision-making processes and improving financial practices.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Strong communication skills to include interpersonal, verbal and written.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the period end close process and analyze financial results.
• Manage the monthly Supply Chain forecast process.
• Oversee the annual Supply Chain budgeting process.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Knowledge of financial systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

IBM Planning Analytics

Power BI

Ariba

Job description

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Position Purpose

This position is for a Manager of Supply Chain FP&A, who is a proactive, strategic thinker and strong communicator. The role oversees strategic and tactical work efforts, including period close and forecast responsibilities, supports setting the long‑range financial strategy of the supply chain organization, plans operating and capital budgets, and performs financial analysis to support key business decisions. Additionally, the position leads, coaches, and develops a small team of financial analysts.

Position Responsibilities

• Period Close Responsibilities: Lead through the period end close process; review and approve journal entries/accruals; review and analyze P&Ls for accuracy and for insights for business leaders; lead P&L reviews and present results of actuals vs. forecast at team meetings, calling out risks & opportunities; use a variety of systems and tools to quickly and accurately answer business questions; analytical review of the Supply Chain financial statement
• Forecast Responsibilities: Lead the monthly Supply Chain forecast process; manage to the company forecast calendar while creating internal deadlines with appropriate review; partner with other support teams to ensure cost‑drivers, variances, and changes are understood; facilitate forecast reviews and adjust forecast with feedback from key business partners
• Budget Responsibilities: Lead through the annual Supply Chain budgeting process; manage to the company budget calendar while creating internal deadlines with appropriate review; partner with other support teams to ensure variances/changes are understood; communicate challenges timely and clearly in a way that is actionable
• Lead the capital expenditure planning and reporting for Supply Chain; lead capital spend reviews; ensure forecasts are updated and reviewed timely; support CAPEX analyst with preparation and review of investment business cases for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop, enhance and deliver training that streamlines or improves financial understanding and processes/practices for DC leadership teams.
• Manage one or more financial analysts. Lead through example, provide training and development opportunities to the team, and create a positive work culture.
• Create/maintain a culture of continuous improvement and develop standardized processes.
• Develop strong partnerships with Supply Chain VPs, Directors and General Managers.
• This position has a regular audience with the executive leadership team.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA / BS / BFA) or equivalent (Finance/Accounting preferred)
• 5 – 7 years of experience in Accounting/Finance
• Strong communication skills to include interpersonal, verbal and written.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with IBM Planning Analytics, Ariba, Concur, Lawson, or comparable data warehouses, Power BI, and enterprise financial systems

Preferred Skills

• 3 – 5 years in finance or accounting supporting Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, or Operations
• MBA with a Finance/Accounting specialization or MS in Finance/Accounting
• CPA/CMA
• Modeling of IRR/ROIC for capital investments

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Retail