Head of Finance - Planning and Analysis

Strategic Finance Manager, Retail OperationsAuthority Brands Inc. is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ.This role is part of the Strategic Finance team and sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance & Strategy, the Strategic Finance Manager, Retail Operations serves as a dedicated business partner to Operations and Marketing leaders across Trades & Outdoor brand company-owned stores, with a particular focus on translating financial performance into clear business action.The role is designed to sit between FP&A and Operations: owning a deep understanding of the underlying P&Ls, partnering with FP&A to update forecasts, monitoring daily and weekly KPIs to identify trends, and communicating insights in a way that enables leaders to respond quickly and effectively. This is a high-visibility individual contributor role for a finance professional who can move fluidly between analysis, operational context, and strategic decision support.Responsibilities:Serve as a strategic finance partner to Operations and Marketing leadership across Trades & Outdoor company-owned stores, providing financial insight to support decision-making and performance managementDevelop and maintain deep expertise in the underlying store-level and portfolio P&Ls, with a clear understanding of revenue drivers, labor dynamics, margin performance, and key cost leversPartner closely with FP&A on the budget, forecast, and monthly performance review processes by translating operating trends and field intelligence into meaningful financial updatesAct as a bridge between Finance and Operations by connecting financial outcomes to day-to-day business activity and helping leaders understand the implications of performance trendsPerformance Insights and Operational SupportMonitor daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs across the Retail portfolio to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate findings clearly to Operations leadershipAnalyze business performance at the store, market, and brand levels, synthesizing results into clear narratives and actionable recommendations for senior leadersSupport General Managers and field leaders in understanding performance drivers, cost structure, and margin dynamics to improve decision-making and accountabilityPartner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Procurement, and other stakeholders to identify and execute initiatives that improve profitability, consistency, and operational effectivenessIdentify opportunities to standardize and scale workflows across the Retail portfolio, improving the quality, consistency, and auditability of financial and operational processesReporting and Decision SupportPartner with FP&A, Business Intelligence, and Operations stakeholders to shape recurring reporting, dashboards, and performance views that support faster and better decision-makingUse reporting and analysis to highlight emerging trends, isolate root causes, and ensure leaders have timely, actionable insight into business performanceIncentive Compensation Administration and OversightAssist in the administration and oversight of incentive and bonus plans across the portfolio of locationsEnsure plan mechanics are accurately calculated, consistently applied, and clearly communicated to stakeholders; identify and escalate structural issues or anomaliesQualifications:6+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant exposure to a multi-unit operating environment (home services or similar)Direct experience owning or supporting a P&L at the unit or regional levelBackground in financial planning and analysis, business partnering, or operational financeExperience with incentive or commission plan administrationStrong financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in ExcelAbility to translate financial complexity into clear, actionable communication for non-finance audiencesPreferredExperience in the trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, restoration) or outdoor services (pest control, lawn care) industriesFamiliarity with ServiceTitan or comparable field service management platformsFamiliarity with data visualization or BI tools; ability to design dashboards and executive-level reportingWe believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa's at this time.Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer