About Gap Inc.
Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.
About the Role
The Finance Director, Marketing Shared Services (MSS), will lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis for media investments across the organization. This role is responsible for consolidating and managing media budgets, monitoring performance against budget, and ensuring accurate reporting of media-related financial data. In addition to core FP&A responsibilities, the role will partner with brand finance teams, business leaders, and external media agencies to provide transparency, accountability, and actionable insights on media spend and performance.
The Finance Director will also play a critical role in overseeing the implementation and adoption of the new Anaplan system, ensuring robust data integration, process optimization, and user adoption across the enterprise.
What You'll Do
Core Finance & FP&A
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and forecasting for media spend across brands.
- Consolidate media data and ensure accuracy in reporting.
Media Investment Oversight
- Track and assess daily media performance metrics and KPIs to measure effectiveness of spend.
- Collaborate with media agencies to reconcile budgets, pacing, and monthly spend by brand.
- Manage and monitor SG&A budgets for the MSS team, providing variance analysis and actionable explanations.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting and insights to senior leadership.
- Partner with corporate and brand finance teams to ensure consistency and alignment in media-related financial data.
- Provide insights and recommendations on budget reallocations or optimizations to maximize ROI.
- Act as the primary finance liaison for cross-functional media discussions (brand teams, marketing, agencies).
- Oversee ad hoc financial modeling for new projects led by the MSS organization.
Anaplan System Management
- Lead the final stages of Anaplan implementation for marketing financial planning and reporting.
- Ensure successful system rollout across the organization, driving adoption and training for finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Analyze, validate, and reconcile data to ensure accuracy and reliability of the system.
- Continuously enhance Anaplan functionality to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.
- Act as the business owner for ongoing system governance and upgrades.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA/CPA/CFA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A and budget management.
- Strong understanding of media performance metrics and marketing ROI.
- Experience working in or with large, matrixed organizations and media/advertising agencies.
- Hands-on experience with financial systems; prior Anaplan implementation or management strongly preferred.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex data into business insights.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build partnerships across finance, marketing, and external stakeholders.
- Proven leadership abilities and experience managing teams or large cross-functional initiatives.
Benefits at Gap Inc.
- 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: $175,100 - $232,000 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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