About us
Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.
Senior Manager, Brand Finance (Talbots)
About the role
The Senior Manager, Finance serves as the primary finance leader supporting sales, margin, and inventory performance for Talbots. Partnering closely with Company Planning, Merchandising, and senior leadership, this role delivers financial insights, analysis, and recommendations that support decision-making related to sales forecasts, inventory investments, receipt planning, merchandise mix, and margin performance.
Acting as a key liaison between Finance and Company Planning, this individual helps connect financial objectives with merchandise and inventory strategies, providing visibility into risks, opportunities, and business performance. The role also provides leadership oversight for broader P&L reporting and analysis through management of finance team members.
The impact you can have
Lead monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range planning processes for sales, margin, and inventory, ensuring consistency across Finance, Planning, and Merchandising functions.
Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and operational trends to identify risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations to improve business performance and profitability.
Provide financial perspectives and scenario analyses that help leadership evaluate decisions related to inventory investments, receipt planning, merchandise mix, margin performance, and other key business initiatives.
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to monitor business performance, challenge assumptions, and ensure alignment between financial objectives and operating plans.
Develop and maintain financial models, reporting tools, and performance metrics that enhance visibility into business drivers and improve decision-making
Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting and presentations that clearly communicate business performance, emerging trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Provide leadership oversight for broader Talbots P&L reporting and analysis, including management of team members.
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, reporting, and planning processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and business insight.
Develop, mentor, and lead finance team members while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization.
You’ll bring to the role
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
7-10+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Merchandise Finance, Retail Planning Finance, or related analytical roles.
Experience supporting sales, margin, inventory, merchandise planning, or retail operations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional business teams to provide insights that support strategic decision-making.
Prior people leadership experience, including development and management of direct reports, preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar financial systems preferred
Strong financial modeling skills with the ability to work independently and provide strategic recommendations
Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to connect financial insights to broader business objectives
Innovative mindset with a desire to streamline processes and improve workflow
Highly detailed-oriented with a strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication…