Merchandising Financial Planner - Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Are you passionate about creating and executing financial plans that align with the vision and goals of our merchants, finance, and the company? Do you have a knack for blending data and collaboration to produce insights and solutions that drive business performance? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Merchandise Financial Planning team.

A day in the life…

• Develop and manage financial plans that balance the ambition and vision of our merchants with the deliverable objectives of finance and the strategic initiatives of the company
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, such as category planners, replenishment, price, and allocation to understand and align on business objectives, opportunities, and risks
• Analyze historical and current data, trends, and merchant feedback, to produce intelligent insights, actionable recommendations, and flexible business solutions
• Communicate and educate various stakeholders on the financial plans, assumptions, and results using clear and compelling storytelling and data visualization
• Act as a change leader to support company initiatives and ensure adoption by merchandising team
• Influence and empower teams to take ownership of their business and deliver key performance indicators, such as sales, margin, inventory, and turn.

You own this if you have…

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least 2 years of experience in merchandise planning, financial planning and analysis, or a similar role in a retail environment
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical and presentation tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
• A customer-centric mindset and a passion for fashion and retail

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...

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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.

$92,000.00 - $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