WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Business Partnering and Strategic Support
- Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing critical financial insights and recommendations to drive growth and profitability
- Partner with VP of FP&A and executive leadership to drive the company’s long-term financial strategy ensuring financial planning aligns with organizational goals
- Build strong relationships and frequently interact with finance business partners to develop a clear understanding of business issues
- Participate in Monthly Business Reviews and present financial performance updates to the Senior Leadership Team
- Financial Strategy & Performance Analysis
- Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models, forecasting tools, and reporting dashboards to monitor key business metrics and trends
- Analyze business performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and levers to optimize financial outcomes
- Provide deep-dive financial analyses to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and investment decision
- Lead post-mortem analyses on capital investments to assess profitability and effectiveness
- Assess process improvement opportunities that enhance the efficiency of the financial planning cycle while also increasing the informative value of the content provided to Sr. Management
- Develop financial presentations for Sr. Management and Board of Directors meetings
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Close
- Design the Planning cycle process and subsequent coordination and communication
- Provide leadership to the team in the development and maintenance of financial models supporting Balance Sheet/Cash Flow forecasting, Long Range Planning and the consolidation of channel / divisional forecasts
- Drive the monthly and quarterly forecasting process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Conduct monthly P&L variance analysis, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards that provide real-time visibility into financial performance
- Work with the Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial close, reconciling actuals against forecasts and budgets
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related function with a proven track record in financial leadership positions
- MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred but not required
- Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams
- Strong experience in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and data-driven decision-making
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models
- Experience with financial systems, ERP tools, and data visualization platforms
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize work efficiently, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally across teams and departments
Hot Topic Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is highlighted through a strong employee discount and added programs like education assistance and HQ wellness amenities. These extras can add meaningful day-to-day value, especially for those who use the discount or tuition options.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is indicated through the presence of a 401(k) plan with an employer match in the benefits guide. This adds a longer-term financial component beyond hourly wages for eligible roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth is signaled via PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time described in benefits materials. This suggests a reasonably complete time-off menu for roles that qualify.
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What We Do
At Hot Topic Inc. we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans through our 3 brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe. Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We are a leading retailer of officially licensed pop-culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. We give back to our communities through our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock, just to name a few. Launched in 2015, BoxLunch is a specialty retailer committed to offering the best in official licensed merchandise and making a difference in the community. Our goal since day one is to impact lives by bringing fandom and philanthropy together - that dream became a reality by teaming up with Feeding America®! For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to someone in need by contributing directly to local food banks. It’s in our DNA - we focus on what matters. We have a thriving e-commerce online store and 150+ specialty shops – and we’ve given over 100 million meals to those in need across the U.S. The best part? We’re just getting started. Hot Topic Inc.’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Work doesn't have to feel like work here at Hot Topic Inc!
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