Job Information
Sleep Number Finance Manager - Portfolio & Gross Margin in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Company Overview
Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.
Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep
Position Purpose
The finance manager role is a strategic business partner to multiple Sleep Number leaders that provides decision support through financial leadership, quantitative modeling, analytical insights, and thought partnership. This position will support enhancing the product and portfolio profitability and to maximize top and bottom line Company performance.
Primary Responsibilities
Be a strong partner to product and supply chain leaders ; prepare and present financial expectations and results to functional teams; teach and help navigate the business using key financial and operational metrics
Indirect supervision of forecasting and budgeting processes
Provide financial statement analysis, insight, and business performance reporting including revenue and expense analysis
Offer decision support and insight to allow business leaders to design and implement profitable business strategy decisions
Key project work will include business case development, metric analysis, and senior management support
Reporting work will include monthly business review documents, weekly and monthly KPI reporting
Key Performance Indicators
Top line and profit growth
Gross margin results vs expectations
Strong relationships with key stakeholders in Product, Supply Chain, Finance and across the company
Forecast accuracy
Position Requirements
6+ years of progressive financial analysis experience preferably in a decision support capacity
BA/BS Degree in business/finance/accounting/economics/related field; MBA preferred
Experience supporting buying/planning/merchandising organizations preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Analytical skills, strong partnering & education skills to support work with non-financial management teams
Advanced financial modeling and analysis skills; forecast model building & experience a plus
Experience developing, following and continually improving monthly / quarterly processes / tools
Strong business acumen and understanding of profit growth drivers
Strong attention to detail and ability to present complex information in a usable format to a diverse audience
Ability to navigate a fact paced environment and embrace ambiguity
Advanced Excel skills; Intermediate PowerPoint, & Word skills;
Knowledge of Oracle accounting systems and BI tools (OBIEE, Essbase, PowerBI)
Self-driven, persuasive, independent and analytical thinker
Working Conditions (if applicable)
- Standard office environment
Wellbeing
Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.
By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.
Safety
Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.
EEO Statement
Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.