Senior Finance Manager, Merchandising Finance

Your Impact

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Finance manager to support the Merchandising function. By identifying the right products that resonate with customers and cultivating strong vendor relationships, the Merchant organization is central to Lowes delivering over $85B of profitable Sales.

This high-profile role will be responsible for partnering directly with Merchandising leadership to deliver insightful and proactive financial analysis that drive fact based, data driven decision making. This role has a seat at the table and will work with the business to challenge the status quo, dive deep to solve complex business problems to ensure the company meets their financial goals.

The successful candidate will be thoughtful, analytical, have a strong bias to action and the ability to collaborate across functions. This role requires a results-oriented leader with a proven track record of managing competing priorities and thriving in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Relocation available to those who qualify.

What you will do

• Manage a team of financial analyst(s).
• Serve as the primary finance partner for a Merchandising division; provide actionable insights, identify financial risks and opportunities and partner with leadership to meet financial goals.
• Lead key FP&A processes, including weekly business reviews, monthly sales and margin forecasting, annual Planning and Strategic Planning.
• Influence business performance with data driven analysis, strong financial modeling, effective communication, and presentation of alternatives.
• Develop & deliver insightful financial reporting, dashboards and analyses that drive business growth.
• Partner with key stakeholders to build business cases for key initiatives and major programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
• 7 years of experience in finance or analytical role
• 2 years of experience in strategic and financial modeling
• 3 years of experience leading people directly or indirectly
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading cross-functionally on enterprise initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities
• Experience with visualization and business analysis tools (e.g. Tableau, MicroStrategy, Power BI, etc.)
• CPA, CFA, CMA certification

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.