This role will support the strategy, execution, and optimization of Nordstrom’s customer health and the consolidated financial planning process for the Marketing & Credit Finance team. Key responsibilities include close and forecast consolidation, customer planning, and providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership. The candidate is proactive, a creative problem solver, has excellent attention to detail, and is committed to building and refining existing processes. You love partnering across finance and the business to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

** This role is Hybrid and will require you to be in office 4 days per week in downtown Seattle, WA.

A day in the life…

• Lead the close, forecast, and planning cycles for the Marketing & Credit area, providing consolidated reporting that clearly highlights key storylines for a senior leadership audience
• Collaborate with cross-functional business and finance partners to develop customer plans inclusive of key customer metrics (e.g., active and new customers, trips, spend per customer)
• Lead the design and implementation of a new customer profitability measurement framework, establishing cohort-level tracking and ongoing reporting to inform strategic decision-making
• Act as liaison between Marketing Finance and Corporate FP&A, ensuring alignment around planning and forecast calendars, business-specific storylines, and enterprise-wide financials
• Support weekly and monthly business reviews that provide insight around current business and customer performance, and create alignment around forward-looking forecasts and plans that can be actioned against
• Support the labor planning process for Marketing and Credit working directly with HR and senior leadership to establish plans and performance tracking
• Support the Marketing and Credit allocation process including development of allocation planning models and methodology
• Embrace and champion change with a focus on implementing, editing, and improving processes across finance and the business, including leveraging AI and automation tools to streamline workflows
• Collaborate and build credibility across the organization, where key partnerships include business leaders, cross-functional finance and accounting teams, strategy and analytics, and marketing/credit business partners
• Create materials that clearly and effectively communicate insights and recommendations through storytelling tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Looker

You own this if you have…

• 5+ years of related experience in FP&A, retail preferred
• BA/BS Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or comparable experience preferred
• Proven experience effectively managing the monthly close, budget, and forecasting process
• Proven experience in analyzing, modeling, and reporting financial performance with the ability to develop end-to-end business cases with input from key business stakeholders
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to design and build robust models for forecasting, scenario planning, and consolidation
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and timelines across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, SQL, Anaplan, PowerPoint, and Looker
• Ability to simplify and tailor messages for different audiences; proficient verbal, written, and PowerPoint storytelling skills
• Ability to independently develop processes and deliverables from general direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to facilitate discussions with leaders at the Director and VP level

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away

• Life Insurance and Disability

• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. 
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$93,500.00 - $155,000.00 Annual

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf