Senior Manager - Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Senior Manager Of Fp&ABlue Nile is entering an exciting new chapter, evolving its legacy as a digital fine jewelry pioneer into an elevated luxury brand with an increasingly personalized omnichannel experience. By combining innovative digital experiences with an expanding network of premium showrooms, we're transforming how customers discover, purchase and experience fine jewelry. As we continue investing in technology, merchandising, and customer experience, we're looking for leaders who are energized by solving complex business problems, influencing enterprise strategy, and driving measurable commercial impact. The Senior Manager of FP&A will play a critical role in shaping the financial and commercial narrative of the business. This position is designed for a highly analytical and collaborative finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving clarity through data. The role demands a strong command of financial modeling, business case development, and performance analysis, particularly considering our merchandising and retail teams. You will be instrumental in translating financial and product data into strategic insights that inform executive decision-making and operational execution. Responsibilities include:Serve as a financial advisor to department heads, primarily partnering with key merchandising stakeholders, helping them understand budget performance and financial implications of various decisionsAnalyze product and financial performance against plans and forecasts, identifying gaps and providing actionable insightsLead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across all departments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, alongside monthly rolling forecast process for all P&L inputsDevelop and maintain driver-based financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and long-range forecasting, including 3-statement, discounted cash flow, and ROI/NPV frameworksEvaluate financial impact, profitability, and payback periods for proposed investments and potential merchandising plans, providing clear recommendations to senior leadershipOwn the development and automation of financial dashboards and reporting tools using Tableau or similar platformsAlign on revenue recognition and potential, expense categorization and optimization, and forecasting treatment to ensure planning accuracyEnsure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness in reporting across departments and systemsOversee key aspects of various functional budgets tracking actual costs versus forecasts and proactively flagging deviations, presenting findings to key stakeholdersAssess both quantitative and qualitative performance metrics for key leadership teams, delivering streamlined reports with actionable commentaryDrive topline growth initiatives to help drive commercial capabilities, alongside cost efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities for savings and monitoring the impact of cost optimization effortsPrepare and deliver presentations to key stakeholders, including the Blue Nile Leadership Team, providing in-depth performance analysisSupport data transformation initiatives, including data management, reporting improvements, and detailed report generation for analysisSupport ad hoc projects as neededRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, Merchandising, or any Technical Field. MBA/MS a plus5-8 years of experience in advisory/consulting, investment banking, FP&A, strategy, merchandising, CPG planning, or a technical field (i.e engineering, analytics, etc) with a strong analytical and data-driven approach and ability to drive executive communicationProficiency in analysis, systems and data tools for organizing and deploying financial insightsStrong financial and business acumen with the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful recommendationsExperience working with large datasets, ensuring accuracy and insightful analysisAdvanced proficiency in MS Excel, with strong skills in MS Word and PowerPointExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organizationPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Merchandising, CPG, and/or Retail PlanningExperience with SAP, PowerBI, or TableauKnowledge of SQL/Python is a plusExperience supporting finance or commercial functionsBenefits At Blue Nile, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:Paid Time OffCompetitive Employee DiscountMedical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchFlexible Spending AccountTuition ReimbursementParental LeaveLife InsuranceAnnual base pay: $145,000 - $170,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications. At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Additional Information: Blue Nile is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Blue Nile will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.