About arenaflex
Welcome to arenaflex, a leading beauty retailer with over 1,200 stores across the United States and ambitious plans for global expansion. As we continue to transform our digital ecosystem and pursue aggressive growth strategies that have captured the attention of Wall Street, we are seeking a talented Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our dynamic Finance and Accounting team.
At arenaflex, we believe that financial expertise is the backbone of every strategic decision we make. Our Finance professionals don't just crunch numbers – they shape the future of the organization. If you're looking for a collaborative environment where continuous learning, career confidence, and trust are prioritized, where connected leadership provides deep levels of support and guidance, arenaflex is exceptionally positioned to deliver greater levels of career satisfaction.
Join us and experience what it means to have true ownership over your work, diverse and constantly growing responsibilities, and the ability to influence decisions and organizational direction. This isn't just another finance job – it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation in the beauty industry.
The Position: Senior Manager FP&A – eCommerce & Digital Technology
Are you ready to make your mark on the future of retail? We are currently seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to serve as the primary financial resource for our rapidly growing eCommerce and Information Technology capabilities. This is a high-visibility role that will work directly with senior leadership and be a key contributor to strategic decisions in the digital space.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and analyzing our annual operating plan, ongoing financial forecasts, and five-year strategic plan. You will also develop tools and reports that provide actionable insights to the business, driving profitability and operational excellence across our digital channels.
What You'll Do
As the Senior Manager FP&A for eCommerce and Digital Technology, your days will be filled with meaningful work that directly impacts our organization's bottom line. Here's what you can expect:
- Strategic Financial Planning: Lead the creation of comprehensive financial plans for the eCommerce IT business in close collaboration with senior leaders, ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives and growth targets.
- Financial Strategy Development: Assist in developing financial strategies, plans, and processes that improve profitability and drive cost efficiencies within the eCommerce IT capability, identifying opportunities for optimization and resource allocation.
- Performance Analysis: Work closely with the eCommerce IT team to consolidate plans and estimates while analyzing actual financial performance and emerging trends, providing actionable recommendations based on your findings.
- Digital Transformation Support: Serve as a key partner in developing and supporting enterprise digital transformation initiatives as arenaflex transitions to a new agile operating model and rebalances its contractor and internal resource mix.
- Reporting Excellence: Implement enhanced tools, processes, and reporting mechanisms that improve forecast accuracy and identify growth and cost control opportunities across digital initiatives.
- Capital Planning: Drive the capital planning process by partnering with our Project Management Office and Finance teams, including approval and post-mortem analysis with the objective of optimizing financial resource allocation for digital and eCommerce investments.
- Financial Integration: Collaborate with eCommerce and Finance partners to integrate digital, eCommerce, and IT financial plans and estimates into the overall organizational financial framework.
- Ad Hoc Analysis: Lead special financial analysis projects as directed, with specific focus on digital, eCommerce, and IT finance-related topics that inform strategic decision-making.
- Team Leadership: Provide supervision and guidance to Financial Analyst(s) within the FP&A team, ensuring their work aligns with digital, eCommerce, and IT finance requirements and contributes to team success.
The Fundamentals for Success
To thrive in this role, you'll need a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership capabilities. Here's what we're looking for:
Required Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field is required. An MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage.
- Professional Experience: A minimum of 4 years of professional financial experience in a retail or consumer products organization is essential. This background will provide you with the industry context needed to excel in our fast-paced environment.
- Analytical Excellence: Advanced analytical skills combined with the ability to interpret findings, communicate effectively, and make data-driven recommendations that drive business results.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in advanced Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience with SAP or Business Intelligence systems is highly beneficial.
- Business Acumen: A solid understanding of financial processes and internal controls, with the ability to apply this knowledge to complex business scenarios.
- Collaboration Skills: The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, building strong relationships across departments.
- Results Orientation: An inherent curiosity regarding managing operations and financial outcomes, combined with a powerful drive to see individual and organizational efforts lead to tangible results.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a financial support role within a retail category management environment
- Previous experience with agile working models and technology support financials
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders through compelling financial analyses and strong interpersonal skills
- Experience building teams, processes, and models that deliver desired outcomes
- Prior FP&A experience in a digital, eCommerce, or technology-focused role
Why arenaflex?
At arenaflex, we understand that great talent deserves great rewards. That's why we offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to recognize your contributions and support your professional growth:
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive hourly rate of $28-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This role is eligible for our annual incentive program, providing additional earnings potential based on company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with prescription drug coverage.
- Retirement Savings: Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement savings plan, featuring company matching contributions to help you build wealth for the long term.
- Paid Time Off: We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off including vacation days, personal days, and holidays.
- Professional Development: Invest in your future with tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and access to our internal learning resources.
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on arenaflex products and services, including our extensive selection of beauty and wellness products.
- Wellness Programs: Access our employee wellness programs designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Career Growth: With over 1,200 stores and ongoing expansion, the opportunities for career advancement within arenaflex are virtually limitless.
Our Culture
arenaflex is more than just a workplace – we're a community dedicated to beauty, innovation, and people. Our culture is built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We believe that when our team members thrive, our business thrives, which is why we invest heavily in creating an environment where everyone can succeed.
You'll find that our leadership team is deeply committed to supporting your career journey. We provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to grow professionally and achieve your full potential. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, arenaflex offers a pathway to success.
Join Our Team
If you're ready to apply your financial expertise to increasingly complex challenges, if you want to work in an environment where your contributions truly matter, and if you're eager to be part of a team that's reshaping the future of retail, we want to hear from you.
Take the next step in your career and apply today. We can't wait to see what you'll achieve at arenaflex.