Blue Nile is seeking a Senior Manager Strategic Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis) to help in the daily functions of guiding the team and supporting the Director on growth and Development. The Senior Manager will be the go-to individual when it comes to providing training and development for all team members and helping to align routines for the department to be ahead of all reporting deadlines and support long term projects. In this role the senior manager will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of responsibility, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy for Blue Nile.
Responsibilities:
- Drive key business initiatives and effectively analyze and report the financial impact on the business working alongside key business leaders to support the business.
- Operate with a deep understanding of core FP&A planning principles, processes, and deliverables such as budgeting/forecasting, Internal & External reporting, close responsibilities, and SOX requirements.
- Responsible for supporting the company’s budgeting and forecasting process throughout the year.
- Preparation of monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts, including the development of efficient, reliable financial models.
- Strong managerial experience with overseeing team members from the entry level positions up to managerial roles and provide coaching and training as needed.
- Develop training techniques for all members, while developing the key objectives and goals for the team to achieve KPI’s.
- Ensure the accuracy of the organization’s financial results by facilitating effective coordination of close cycle activities with accounting and recognizing and preventing misrepresentation, concealment, or omission of information.
- Use prior knowledge and experience to participate in business planning sessions and support the development of short and long-range financial and business plans effectively and actively.
- Ensure planning cycle and reporting requirement deadlines are met by facilitating and coordinating efforts across multiple functions to gather, organize, and present the required data/information.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement with a focus on building the FP&A team to be successful. Automate, refine, and implement processes and tools, both within Finance and supporting business functions.
- Prepare power point presentations for senior management.
- Ad hoc projects as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, MBA Preferred, in Finance and related fields.
- Finance background with a focus on SAP experience is a plus.
- Public company FP&A experience preferred.
- Expertise in managing diverse teams and capable of providing timely feedback.
- 5-7 years of job-related experience required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of curiosity while able to prioritize daily tasks.
- Excellent Excel skills with additional program knowledge a plus.
- Professionalism and a high level of discretion.
- Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Benefits
At Blue Nile, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee discount
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
Annual base pay: $150,000 - $170,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.
At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Additional Information: Blue Nile is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Blue Nile will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. #LI-WK1
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
- MBA
- 5-7 years of relevant FP&A or finance experience
- Experience managing and coaching finance teams
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Experience preparing monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts
- Understanding of SOX requirements and close cycle coordination
- Excellent Excel skills
- Experience with SAP (preferred)
- Public company FP&A experience (preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills (PowerPoint)
- High level of professionalism, discretion, emotional intelligence, and ability to prioritize
What We Do
Blue Nile is the largest online retailer of certified diamonds, engagement rings, and fine jewelry. Our customers come to us for some of the most important moments of their lives. They count on Blue Nile to provide them with the most premium jewelry and the customer experience in the industry. Because of this, technology at Blue Nile is not your average gig. We obsess with our employee experience from start to finish, ensuring an incredible and premium experience every step of the way. Blue Nile technology culture is a learning culture. We seek many voices and perspectives to learn from each other and engineer the best possible solutions. We obsess over measurement, data, security, and automation to allow us to focus our creativity where it counts -- the employee and customer experience. If you're up for uniquely meaningful technology challenges, we'd love to add your voice to the team!
Why Work With Us
Our Technology Teams celebrate achievements and are inspired by success. They are nimble, innovative, and resourceful and make an impact on both the business and each customer’s personal experience. We value hard work, flexibility, and curiosity and collaborate to solve problems, constantly improve, and implement meaningful changes.
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