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About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

Manager, Corporate Finance

About the role
This position will serve a key role in the KnitWell finance organization, overseeing KnitWell capital planning and project cost analysis. In this role, you will work directly with shared service Finance, RE and IT leadership teams to develop project cost models and report/measure capital expenditures vs established targets.  Additional FP&A responsibilities for Real Estate business function.

The impact you can have

• Develop thorough understanding of the business operational functions and key revenue and cost drivers.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the annual capital plan, including monthly forecasting, monthly reporting of project tracking and status, and project level variance analysis
• Develop and present executive level presentations
• Develop collaborative relationships with leaders in operating divisions, as well as in Finance and Procurement
• Provide financial partnership to IT, RE and Corp business partners in the development of project business cases, including but not limited to modeling one-time and recurring cost impacts, validating accounting treatment and reviewing proposed contract terms.
• FP&A responsibilities for functional business areas including monthly close process, variance analysis, and presentation of results
• Identify and implement enhancements to forecasting and reporting capabilities
• Lead ad hoc analysis 

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; CPA or MBA a plus
• 8+ years experience with progressive financial reporting and planning experience
• Strong Accounting background and knowledge of spend classification, and experience working closely with Fixed Asset team
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion preferred but not required
• Ability to build financial models and analyses with limited guidance, and make recommendations to improve results
• Innovative thinker with strong desire to improve process and streamline workflow
• Detail oriented with highly developed problem solving skills and excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and effectively prioritize to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Self-starter that can work with little supervision, but can collaborate with team in a pro-active and positive way
• Retail industry experience preferred

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online) 
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands   
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in our Hingham, MA office location and two days per week worked remotely. 

Location:

Corporate Office-ascena-Hingham, MA 02043

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.