Finance Manager - G&A, Workforce Planning & Incentives

Key Responsibilities

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for G&A functions (e.g., HR, Legal, CFO organization, Corporate)
• Provide actionable insight on cost drivers, staffing levels, and productivity metrics
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior finance leadership
• Lead end-to-end headcount planning, including position approvals, hiring assumptions, midpoint vs. actual tracking, and vacancy management
• Partner closely with HR on workforce analytics, merit planning, and organizational changes
• Incentive Planning & Compensation Support:
• Support Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive (STI/LTI) planning, tracking, and forecasting
• Prepare financial inputs and materials for incentive target setting and Compensation Committee reviews
• Perform scenario analysis on payout outcomes and financial impacts
• Business Partnering & Process Improvement:
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to corporate functional leaders and HR
• Drive process improvements across G&A forecasting, headcount approvals, and incentive workflows
• Support systems-driven planning (e.g., Anaplan) and data automation initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of FP&A or corporate finance experience in a dynamic organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited and recognized institution of higher learning is required with an advanced degree (MBA, equivalent) preferred
• Proven analytical skills with a hands-on and detail-oriented nature; able to accomplish deep-dive analytics both individually and in collaboration with the FP&A team
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Exposure to headcount planning and incentive/bonus programs strongly preferred
• Curious, independent and proactive thinker with demonstrated record of approaching management with original and creative views on how to improve the business using data driven analysis
• Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills
• Clear verbal/written communication and presentation skills with an ability to influence and build positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to cope in a fast, dynamic environment and manage a wide range of tasks simultaneously
• Collaborative team player
• High degree of personal and professional integrity
• Multioffert brick & mortar retail and/or entertainment industry experience a plus
• Knowledge of and experience with financial planning systems (Anaplan and Workday experience a plus)