About Banana Republic
Born from two California creatives fueled by their explorer spirits, Banana Republic has repositioned itself as a premium, experiential lifestyle brand for today’s modern world. Designed for a life where anything is possible, we use the finest materials with the latest fabric innovations to create timeless, versatile clothing, jewelry, shoes and handbags. Through our home and art collections, we extend beyond apparel and are a part of our customers' lives at home.
We are creating memorable, immersive experiences online and in-store that build lasting relationships and solve our customers’ lifestyle needs. Our team is made up of passionate and curious storytellers who are pushing the boundaries to deliver consistent, quality product through an elevated customer experience. Sound interesting? Join us as on the BR journey as we create what’s next.
About the Role
As a Manager of Finance at Banana Republic, you will drive strategic financial planning and business performance. Operating in a fast-paced and complex environment, you will provide financial guidance, modeling, and analytical insights to inform key decision-making across multiple stakeholders. This role is responsible for long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and optimizing profitability—collaborating closely with Central Finance, Brand FP&A, Real Estate, Store Development, Inventory Management, and Data Science teams to ensure financial accuracy, profitability and effectiveness.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement multi-year financial plans covering sales, margin, discounting, inventory management, and overall business KPI’s across market channels.
- Oversee pre- and in-season media profitability, ensuring financial rigor and detailed metric assessments.
- Act as a key liaison to Central Finance for strategic planning—evaluating and improving planning processes to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Lead monthly top-down forecasting, creating lever-driven forecast ranges (low/mid/high scenarios).
- Partner with Data Science to integrate consumer insights and demand forecasts into financial planning.
- Deliver accurate financial close processes, reporting, and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare and present insightful financial reviews and executive presentations that drive strategic action.
- Identify and research variances across forecast, budget, and prior-year data, proactively surfacing opportunities for improvement.
- Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships across finance, marketing analytics, merchandising, and store operations.
Who You Are
- Highly analytical with expertise in financial modeling, forecasting principles, and advanced mathematics.
- Strong business acumen with knowledge of profitability drivers, media principles, and P&L management.
- Skilled in managing complex data requests and applying research methodologies to financial analysis.
- Action-oriented mindset with the ability to drive strategic initiatives.
- Exceptional Excel, PowerPoint, AI proficiency and presentation skills.
- Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in Finance, Marketing Analytics, Merchandise Planning, or related fields.
Benefits at Banana Republic
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
- Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
- Employee stock purchase plan.*
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $120,400 - $159,500 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
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