Director, Financial Planning & Analysis – Stores, Real Estate

THE OPPORTUNITY
In this role, you will lead a specific division in all aspects of financial planning & analysis, including development of the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and strategic financial planning with responsibility for over a billion dollars in annual capital and op ex spend.  You will also manage operational analytics for real estate, store construction, and property & facilities management.  This position will offer a modern and thoughtful approach to data analysis utilizing the latest technologies with the goal of accelerating the company’s growth agenda, advancing Dollar Tree’s business objectives, and contributing to EBITDA and operating income improvements.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Lead and manage the team responsible for the financial and operational analytics that support the company’s Real Estate division, delegating work and priorities while supporting career developmentDrive the annual budget, monthly forecast, and ongoing strategic planning process for Real EstatePartner with functional and department heads to develop and build respective SG&A and capex budgets and forecasts, track actuals vs. plan and ensure spending remains within designated thresholdsPartner with the Corporate Budget and Financial reporting teams for month-end and quarter-end close reportingDevelop and prepare the monthly reporting packages to support executive management.  Report actual and forecasted results versus plan, including variance analyses with explanations and actionable insights.Present financial and operational information in an organized and logical manner to executives and serve as primary point of contact for questions on both the detail and overall trends of these numbers.Support preparation of materials to be presented to Board of Directors Assist with information compilation needed for Investor relations activities, including preparing materials in direct support of earnings releases.Prepare other weekly, monthly and quarterly financial and operational reports and analyses, and conduct ad hoc analytical support as neededEvaluate current processes in the Real Estate division through collaboration with business owners and proactively identify and execute on areas where process improvement is needed; streamline and reengineer processes to maximize efficiencyDevelop and lead strategic initiatives including cost saving initiatives, creating business alignment between divisions, building financial and operational models, and assisting with implementation of corporate level initiatives within the Real Estate Department.Maintain strong knowledge of the retail real estate and construction environmentStay current on the latest industry technologies, trends, and strategies by cultivating a network of industry contacts, attending industry conferences, and staying abreast of industry newsFoster strong cross-functional relationships across the organization and work collaboratively to identify and mitigate risks and make recommendation for process improvements
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, economics, or related quantitative field10+ years of experience in financial analysis5+ years of supervisory experienceExcellent written/oral communication and data presentation skillsAbility to communicate with all levels of the organization, including Senior executives.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointDetail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business problems across disciplines into advanced analytic projects with measurable business valueMust be an independent thinker with the ability to work under minimal supervision and to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and grow a team of associatesTravel 5-10%Preferred Qualifications:MBA or Master’s degree in related fieldCPA designationRetail experience preferably with a high growth companyStrong knowledge of retail industry, particularly real estate, construction, and facilities operationsExperienced with AlteryxExperience with IBM planning analyticsExperience with dashboarding tools such as Tableau or Power BIExperience with Lawson GL system