Finance Manager

About the Role As a Finance Manager at Northern Tool + Equipment, you will be the primary finance business partner to the Retail organization, providing financial leadership, insight, and challenge to support decision‑making in a dynamic, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to Retail leadership, providing financial guidance that influences decision‑making and aligns business priorities. Proactively challenge assumptions, requests, and investments to ensure resources are deployed effectively. Partner on strategic initiatives and business cases, providing financial modeling, ROI analysis, and risk assessment. Bring an external perspective on industry, customer, and competitive trends to inform strategy. Lead the annual budget and ongoing forecast processes for the Retail function. Monitor performance against plan; identify risks and opportunities, and partner with leaders on mitigation actions. Conduct weekly and monthly variance analysis, translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations. Ensure alignment between financial plans and operational execution. Develop and maintain reporting and dashboards that provide clear visibility into business performance. Analyze trends and key drivers to improve financial and operational outcomes. Deliver concise, forward‑looking insights to senior leadership, including the Finance Director and CFO. Build and maintain robust financial models that support scenario planning and investment decisions. Evaluate financial impact of key initiatives and provide recommendations grounded in data. Support ad‑hoc analysis to address emerging business needs in a fast‑paced environment. Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, tools, and reporting. Drive consistency and discipline in financial management across the Retail organization. Partner cross‑functionally (Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to ensure alignment and strong execution. Communicate clearly across stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment. Mentor and develop financial analysts, providing coaching on modeling, analytical techniques, and business acumen. Foster a culture of continuous learning and curiosity by encouraging analysts to ask “why” behind the numbers, explore new tools & techniques, and challenge the status quo on better ways of delivering insights. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; Master’s degree (MBA) preferred. 8+ years of experience in Finance or related analytical experience, with strong preference for retail or direct‑to‑consumer environments. Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling. Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI). Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements. Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast‑changing, ambiguous environment. Demonstrated ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear business insights. High degree of curiosity, ownership, and critical thinking. Effectively balances challenge and partnership—shaping decisions rather than just reporting results. Provides clear, actionable insights, not just data. Brings structure and discipline to a changing, evolving Retail environment. Aligns financial outcomes to strategic priorities and operational execution. Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies. Benefits Competitive compensation ranging from $103,700 to $140,000 annually, with pay tailored to skills, experience, and location. Flexible work schedule: full‑time, 8‑hour shifts, Monday–Friday with hybrid options. Comprehensive benefits package for employees working 30+ hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with an enhanced company match. Generous employee discount on products. Daily Pay option for immediate access to earnings. Seven paid federal holidays. Incentive programs for eligible employees. About Us Northern Tool + Equipment is a family‑owned business with over 130 retail stores across 24 states, dedicated to serving professional tradespeople and anyone who wants to work like them. #J-18808-Ljbffr