Manager of FP&A - Retail, Gift & Outlet
World\'s Finest Chocolate • Chicago, Illinois • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Manager of FP&A - Retail, Gift & Outlet Full-time, Salaried (Exempt), Hybrid
POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of FP&A Retail, Gift & Outlet to join the Finance team. This individual will conduct and review quantitative analyses related to company profitability, investment return, etc., for the Retail, Gift & Outlet Store business segments. This position will also assist in corporate budgeting and the Latest Current Estimate (LCE) process. The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5 years of experience in Corporate Finance, preferably with exposure to retail finance, trade spend, customer/program profitability, along with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage cross - functional collaboration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that all business - related items are successfully and professionally communicated to the appropriate parties, either verbally or in writing.
- Drive the forecasting process with the Retail & Gift segments, compile all changes, and provide summaries as required
- Prepare internal and/or external financial forecasts and annual budgets
- Provide specific, actionable, and forward - looking commentary on changes in the monthly and quarterly financial forecasts
- Monitor and develop new performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
- Track expenses versus budget, analyzing fluctuations and identifying shortfalls and cost
savings opportunities
- Analyze trade spend, promotional activity, and customer/program profitability to support
Retail segment forecasting, margin analysis, and decision - making
- Conduct ad - hoc analyses and build financial models to inform strategies, investment
recommendations, and new business opportunities
- Collaborate with IT on identifying and implementing business systems necessary to meet
reporting requirements
- Support the management team and department heads with in - depth analysis
- Manipulate and automate large amounts of data and inter - linked files in Excel for analysis and reporting. Advanced Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formula work are part of daily work.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, Master's degree or CPA preferred
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in Corporate Finance, ideally supporting retail business segments,
trade spend, or consumer products (preference in food/confectionery)
- General accounting or cost accounting experience preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
- SAP experience or similar preferred
- Strong analytical, problem - solving, and financial modeling skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment marked by constant change
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex
financial data and information
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Reports to the Director of FP&A, has no direct reports.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Wage Range: $100k - $115k
- Win as One Bonus Target: 10 % based on company and/or individual performance
- Paid Time Off • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance • Mental Health Support • Wellness Program
- 401k Matching • HSA/FSA • LifeLock Identity Theft Protection • STD/LTD • Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement • ESOP
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER World’s Finest Chocolate is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing an environment of respect and inclusivity for all employees.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $108,000–$132,000 per year (median ~$123,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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