Finance Manager

Description

Location: Bellevue, WA (Hybrid, 2 days in office)

Compensation: $101,272 - $151,907

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

What you can expect:

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

• Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.
• In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

Benefits offerings including:

• Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
• Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
• Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
• A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.

Summary:

The Finance Manager, Production Planning, is a key finance business partner responsible for production planning, supply forecasting, and store operating plans across multiple regions and countries. Partnering closely with Operations, Supply, and Finance leaders, this role drives sales, margin, and supply optimization through data-driven analysis, strategic planning, and operational decision support. The Finance Manager also leads and develops a direct report while fostering a high-performance, collaborative team environment. The Finance Manager reports to the Director, Production Planning & Off-Site Processing.

Essential Job Functions:

• Drive sales and margin improvement through development, management, and optimization of Store Operating Plans (SOPs)
• Own the rolling 18-month supply forecast and planning process to support operational and long-term strategic decision making
• Assess supply forecast accuracy, identify key drivers and variances, and enhance forecasting methodologies and model inputs
• Partner with Operations, Supply, and Finance leaders to identify opportunities, evaluate tradeoffs, influence decisions, and drive profitable growth
• Develop executive-level reporting, presentations, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making by senior leadership based on analysis of production, supply, and financial performance
• Evaluate and promote production strategies, including department assortment, volume, and supply allocation, to maximize gross profit
• Analyze store, department, market, and regional performance to identify opportunities and implement improvement strategies
• Establish and standardize best practices that improve operational execution, forecasting accuracy, and financial performance
• Lead, develop, and mentor a direct report through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and ongoing career development while fostering accountability, engagement, and a collaborative team environment
• Oversee store and facility production tag color rotation and related planning processes

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational and financial performance to business priorities, risks, and growth opportunities
• Ability to translate complex operational, supply, and financial information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for business leaders
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with stakeholders across Operations, Supply, and Finance to drive business outcomes
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to audiences at all levels of the organization
• Proven leadership, coaching, and people development skills, including providing clear direction, fostering accountability, and supporting employee growth
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate alternatives, assess risk, and recommend solutions
• Experience developing executive-level reporting, presentations, and performance insights that support strategic decision-making
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management capabilities
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, drive process improvements, and deliver results
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams and functions
• Experience developing and managing forecasting, planning, and analytical models
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products and financial analysis tools, including Excel, reporting, and modeling applications

Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Finance, Supply Chain, Planning, or a related analytical role
• Experience in forecasting, planning, financial analysis, and business partnering
• Demonstrated leadership experience; prior people management experience preferred
• Retail, supply chain, manufacturing, or demand planning experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication
• Ability to exchange ideas and information clearly and accurately
• Ability to receive, interpret, and understand detailed verbal information
• Ability to receive, review, and analyze detailed information through written communication, including both physical and electronic documents
• Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups

FLSA Status

• Exempt

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Laptop or desktop computer, phone, copy machine, etc.

Travel:

• Travel 10% or less

We’re an equal opportunity employer:

All team members and job applicants will be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender or gender identity or any other factor protected by law.

Accessibility support statement:

We’re committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at: (800) 259-0004.

Candidate AI usage policy:

Savers Value Village celebrates the uniqueness of our team members. As we get to know you through the interview process, we want to learn about what makes you one of a kind, including your authentic voice, thoughts, and honest answers to interview questions. For this reason, we ask that you do not use AI to develop responses or aid you in any way during interviews or technical assessments.

Savers is an E-Verify employer