Finance Manager

Westport, Connecticut Permanent USD110,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
A rapidly growing consumer products company is seeking a Finance Manager to play a critical role at the intersection of FP&A, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
  • Opportunity to grow quickly
  • Working alongside senior leadership

About Our Client

Retail company

Job Description

Financial Modeling & Forecasting

  • Build, maintain, and continuously improve inventory planning and demand forecasting models.
  • Develop dynamic forecasting tools that incorporate sales trends, production schedules, lead times, inventory levels, and business growth assumptions.
  • Create scenario analyses and sensitivity models to support inventory purchasing decisions and operational planning.
  • Model inventory requirements across multiple sales channels, product categories, and distribution locations.
  • Analyze forecast accuracy and refine assumptions to improve planning effectiveness.



Inventory Planning & Analytics

  • Lead inventory finance initiatives through detailed analysis of inventory trends, product performance, and operational KPIs.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to forecast inventory demand and optimize inventory allocation strategies.
  • Monitor inventory health, turnover, sell-through performance, and stock coverage metrics.
  • Identify inventory risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership.
  • Support planning efforts related to new product launches, replenishment strategies, and seasonal demand fluctuations.



Purchase Order & Supply Chain Finance

  • Manage purchase order planning and forecasting processes in collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain teams.
  • Evaluate inventory purchasing requirements using financial and operational models.
  • Track inbound inventory and ensure accurate visibility into inventory availability across warehouses and fulfillment partners.
  • Support supply chain decision-making through data analysis and financial insights.



Reporting & Process Improvement

  • Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and KPIs related to inventory, forecasting accuracy, demand planning, and operational performance.
  • Prepare management reporting packages and business reviews for leadership.
  • Drive automation and process improvements within forecasting and planning workflows.
  • Improve the scalability and accuracy of planning tools and reporting infrastructure as the company continues to grow.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in FP&A, inventory planning, demand planning, supply chain finance, or a related analytical function.
  • Advanced Excel skills with extensive experience building financial models from scratch.
  • Strong experience creating and maintaining forecasting models, planning tools, and scenario analyses.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate large datasets into meaningful business recommendations.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with ERP systems, inventory management platforms, or planning software is preferred.
  • Experience within consumer products, ecommerce, retail, footwear, apparel, or related industries is highly desirable.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Significant exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Opportunity to build scalable processes in a high-growth environment
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong career growth potential



Contact
Marlee Greene
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7047081

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industry
Retail
Location
Westport
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marlee Greene
Job Reference
JN-062026-7047081