Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

How you’ll make an impact:

The manager of Corporate FP&A role is responsible for consolidation of financial forecasts, long-range plan development and strategic support for leadership.

The position reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate FP&A and has one direct report (FP&A Analyst). The position also works closely with the broader finance and accounting teams, VP / SVP Finance, and business unit partners. This role provides exposure to senior leadership, and is based in our Atlanta, Georgia office.

Consolidation of the financial planning processes (50%)

• Create and maintain quarterly forecasts and annual budgets of revenue and expense items for the company
• Manage the weekly flash process and provide weekly summaries to leadership
• Prepare and review Gross Margin and SG&A analysis
• Partner with key subject matter experts in Accounting, Supply Chain, Retail, Marketing, Merch & Design, and other key business functions to monitor and measure performance
• Prepare materials for key meetings (Monthly Business Review meetings, Leadership Team meetings, Earnings preparation, Board of Directors meetings, and monthly/quarterly reporting).
• Simplify processes and automate standard reporting

Lead the long-range plan process (20%)

• Lead annual Long Range Planning process across all planning teams by communicating assumptions, deadlines, and strategic direction of the Company
• Produce comprehensive sales and profitability model that is presented to and approved by the Leadership Team and Board of Directors
• Create Long Range Plan segment / brand profitability reporting, to be utilized by business and brand leaders across the company to ensure strategic objects are met and reflected accurately by channel and brand
• Support Impairment testing process in collaboration with Controllership and external auditing teams, providing supporting evidence of assumptions and messaging on long term strategy of the company
• Provide analysis and presentation materials on the Long-Range Plan to Leadership

Support strategic initiatives (15%)

• Support and/or identify new business investments, projects, and other profit improvement opportunities through analysis and business cases
• Provide analysis to business leaders in support of projects, new business investments, and other profit or cost reduction opportunities
• Work closely with VP Financial Planning & Analysis on all business development activities (e.g. M&A, joint ventures, contract renewals, etc.)

Develop direct report (15%)

• Coach, mentor, challenge, and develop the FP&A Analyst
• Manage roles and responsibilities of the team to ensure timely and accurate execution of all deliverables

We’d Love to hear from you if:

Must have:

• 4+ years of experience in corporate finance (accounting, FP&A) or professional services (public accounting, consulting)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements

Preferred skills and experience:

• Experience working in Hyperion, and SAP financial systems
• Driven, organized and able to balance multiple priorities. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization. Self motivated and resourceful. 
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to quantify, interpret and communicate financial forecasts and results
• Proven successful experience in identifying and implementing process improvements

Make a career at Carter’s:

• Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.