Wholesale Finance Manager: Strategy, Forecasting & Ops

FashionUnited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Steve Madden, a leading fashion brand, is seeking a Wholesale Sr. Finance Manager to bridge financial strategy with wholesale operations in NYC.

The role partners with Sales, Logistics, and Operations to support budgeting, reporting, inventory management, and process optimization while ensuring profitability and order-to-cash efficiency. The position emphasizes analytical insight, business partnership, and ad hoc projects, with on-site work in the NYC office and a path to influence strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis with direct support of wholesale or revenue-driven businesses.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and forecasting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial models, pivot tables, and scenario analysis; experience with financial reporting or planning systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual wholesale budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Analyze variances between forecasted and actual results, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support financial planning aligned with sales plans, inventory strategies, and operational capacity.
• Prepare and analyze forecasted and actual P&Ls by wholesale account and division.
• Provide financial insights related to shipping performance, margin drivers, and account profitability.
• Deliver quarterly business reviews highlighting performance trends, risks, and recommendations.
• Develop ad hoc analyses to support sales initiatives, pricing decisions, and operational improvements.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Wholesale / apparel experience

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

FP&A systems

Job description

Steve Madden, a leading fashion brand, is seeking a Wholesale Sr. Finance Manager to bridge financial strategy with wholesale operations in NYC.

The role partners with Sales, Logistics, and Operations to support budgeting, reporting, inventory management, and process optimization while ensuring profitability and order-to-cash efficiency. The position emphasizes analytical insight, business partnership, and ad hoc projects, with on-site work in the NYC office and a path to influence strategic