Manager, Cluster FP&A

About the role

Drive strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Canada P&L, variable OPEX across all NAM channels, and store-related fixed costs (including payroll, rent, and depreciation). Deliver actionable insights to optimize cost efficiency, enhance forecasting accuracy, and support performance improvement through close collaboration with Canadian leadership, logistics, store operations, and GBS.

About the Team

Report directly to the NAM Director of FP&A, serving as a key member of the North America Finance team. Your role includes:

• P&L Ownership & Strategic Planning
• Variable OPEX Management
• Store Payroll Oversight
• Gross Margin Optimization
• Reporting & Insights

Requirements

• 4–6 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, or related functions
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (required)
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles, including accruals, reversals, and journal entries
• Retail or Marketing industry experience strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Hyperion, AX, Basware, SAP, and Power BI
• Demonstrated analytical acumen with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally across teams and departments to drive results

Qualifications

• Manage full accountability for the Canada market P&L, driving financial performance and strategic alignment
• Lead planning and forecasting in collaboration with Canadian leadership and NAM finance teams
• Develop and maintain bridges and variance decks for BPR and leadership reviews
• Deliver strategic insights and compelling financial storytelling to inform business decisions
• Forecast and monitor variable operating expenses across Owned & Operated, eCommerce, and Wholesale channels
• Provide detailed variance analysis with channel-specific insights and commentary
• Collaborate with Store Operations and Logistics to ensure accuracy in accruals, forecasts, and allocations
• Oversee forecasting and validation of rent, lease adjustments, and depreciation by channel
• Identify and track cost-saving initiatives in partnership with the Store Excellence team
• Lead forecasting and accruals for store payroll, bonuses, and statutory costs
• Enhance forecast accuracy using productivity models and historical trends
• Align with Store Operations and HR on assumptions, changes, and reconciliations
• Build and maintain monthly trackers to reconcile forecasts vs. actuals and highlight variances
• Partner with Store Operations to improve payroll reporting accuracy and drive process improvements
• Manage key cost components including customs, licensing, remelt, shrink, and eCommerce freight
• Ensure proper accruals and collaborate with Logistics and GBS for tracking and planning
• Provide variance analysis and commentary during LE and BPR cycles
• Contribute to monthly reporting packages with focused financial analysis
• Develop tools and metrics to support Store Operations, Logistics, and Canadian leadership
• Build dashboards and reports to enhance cost transparency and ownership across teams

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting tools
• Knowledge of retail and/or marketing industries

Benefits

• We Dare! Robust compensation package including base and bonus, a 401K plan to help you secure your financial future
• We Care! Extensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, anniversary gift cards, recognition program and product discounts!
• We Dream! Learning and development programs, continuous feedback, LinkedIn learning, tuition reimbursement and more
• We Deliver! PTO Package including: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Celebration days and Paid Holidays

New York Salary

$130,000 - $155,000 commensurate with experience

About Pandora

The largest jewellery brand in the world, Pandora empowers people to express themselves through beautiful products. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora crafts accessible luxury jewellery using only recycled silver and gold, and is committed to sustainability.

About Pandora NAM

The Pandora North America team in the USA & Canada consists of more than 115 employees working at our offices in New York & Baltimore, more than 80 in our Logistics Center in Columbia, Maryland, an additional 100 in field positions, and more than 3,900 in our owned and operated stores.