Full-Time
Senior Manager
Financial Planning & Analysis, Merchandising
Posted on 3/17/2026
Five Below
10,001+ employees
Discount retailer selling trendy youth goods
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
- 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, with a focus on supporting Merchandising or retail operations
- Previous experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance or Corporate Accounting
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear and actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and analytical tools
- Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with extreme proficiency in Excel
- Experience in structuring and writing formal documents, developing and delivering group presentations, project planning, and/or cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Experience with Power BI a plus
- Experience with Hyperion a plus
- Develop Senior Analyst talent by managing and prioritizing day-to-day workload and direction; reviewing work output and providing feedback; coaching and mentoring on strengths and opportunities
- Facilitates the financial forecasting and planning processes with the Merchandise organization that result in quarterly forecast updates, annual plans, and long-range plans (2-3 years) centered around sales and merchandise margin
- Collaborates across the business to provide root cause analysis and actionable insights based on financial and non-financial data to functional partners and business units
- Communicates financial and non-financial analysis and insights to leaders by preparing analyses through leveraging multiple data sources; identifying complete, consistent, and actionable insights & recommendations; and translating insights into clear, understandable themes
- Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date expertise in subject area; leveraging an understanding of policies, data, and resources to support projects or initiatives; collaborating cross-functionally to solve business problems; identifying, recommending, and implementing ways to address improvement opportunities
- Develop and maintain financial models and tools to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes for the Merchandising function
- Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to optimize business performance, identifying opportunities for growth, cost savings, and efficiency improvements
- Interface with senior leaders within the company to present financial insights, influence decision-making, and drive alignment with strategic priorities
- Power BI a plus
- Hyperion a plus
Five Below is a discount retailer that offers a wide range of trendy products and essentials aimed at pre-teens, teens, and young adults. Its products are priced primarily at $5 or less, with some items priced higher, and are refreshed frequently by sourcing goods globally to keep inventory up to date. Customers can shop in stores or online, with the experience designed to be fun and engaging. The company sells categories such as school supplies, fashion accessories, electronics, toys, games, and home decor. Its emphasis on ethical sourcing and compliance with human rights and labor practices guides supplier choices. Compared to competitors, Five Below emphasizes high-value, fashion-forward items at very low prices with a continuously rotating assortment that appeals to a younger audience. The goal is to provide affordable, on-trend products while delivering an enjoyable shopping experience and driving growth through both in-store and online channels.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
2002
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q4 2025 revenue hit $1.73B, up 24.3%, with 15.4% comp sales growth.
- Gen Alpha spending power reaches $1.2T by 2028 in toys and fashion.
- 150 new stores planned for 2026, expanding to 46 states from 1,921 locations.
What critics are saying
- Temu and Shein capture 40% Gen Z share with cheaper app-based trendy items.
- Dollar General's pGenix label siphons 10-15% tween spending in rural areas.
- AR/VR shift via Meta Orion cuts 30% physical toy and decor demand by 2028.
What makes Five Below unique
- Five Below targets Gen Alpha, Gen Z with trendy $1-$5 toys and tech accessories.
- Eight immersive 'worlds' create treasure-hunt shopping for pre-teens and teens.
- Five Beyond extends to $25 items while preserving core $5 value identity.
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↑ 3%Five Below has raised investor interest after reporting fourth-quarter results and unveiling 2026 growth guidance, including new store openings and comparable sales projections. The specialty retailer reported fourth-quarter net sales of $1.73 billion, up 24.3% year-on-year, beating analyst forecasts. Adjusted earnings per share reached $4.31, surpassing the $3.96 estimate. Despite recent short-term weakness, shares delivered a 195.92% one-year return. Vestra's analysis places Five Below's fair value at $249.60, suggesting 11.2% upside from the current $221.72 share price. However, the company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.1 times, above the 27.4 times peer average and 19.2 times industry average, indicating the market is already pricing in significant growth expectations.
CHARDON BISHOP PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Willoughby Hills, ohio. March 2, 2026 - AutoZone Hub Store (39,497 SF), Burlington (20,055 SF), Grocery Outlet (19,972 SF), Five Below (9,923 SF), and Chipotle (2,325 SF) are among the new tenants under construction at the redeveloped Chardon Bishop Plaza on Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills. Located adjacent to Shoppes at Willoughby Hills and just south of I-90, the 100,000 SF of new tenants are on track to open this year. Zack Sogoloff, Executive Vice President at Goodman Real Estate Services Group LLC, represented the landlord in these transactions. For opportunities at Chardon Bishop Plaza, please contact Zack. Richard Edelman, Senior Vice President/Principal; and Danny Popov, Sales Associate, at Goodman Real Estate Services Group LLC, represented Chipotle in this transaction.
Five Below reported strong fourth-quarter results, with revenue of $1.73 billion beating analyst estimates of $1.71 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $4.31 exceeding expectations of $4.00. Same-store sales rose 15.4% year on year, reversing the previous year's 3% decline. CEO Winifred Park credited the performance to renewed focus on Gen Alpha, Gen Z and millennial parents, alongside enhanced social media engagement and improved merchandising. The company guided first-quarter revenue to $1.19 billion, above analyst estimates of $1.10 billion, and full-year adjusted EPS of $8.00, beating expectations by 13.4%. Management emphasised balancing margin expansion with reinvestment in marketing and store labour whilst maintaining disciplined store growth. The company ended the quarter with 1,921 locations.
Five Below is opening a new location at Nez Perce Plaza in Lewiston, Idaho, with renovations underway on a 10,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Pier 1. The discount retailer is expected to debut in early summer. The store sells "trend-right" products priced between $1 and $5, with some extreme value items. Its eight departments, called "worlds", include candy, tech, sports and party supplies. Five Below operates over 1,900 locations across 46 states and plans to add approximately 150 stores this fiscal year. The Pennsylvania-based company reported strong financial performance, with net income rising from $254 million in fiscal 2024 to $359 million in fiscal 2025. It forecasts net income between $429 million and $457 million for the current fiscal year.
Five Below reported strong fourth-quarter earnings on 18 March, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $4.31, exceeding the $3.99 Street expectation. Net sales rose 24.3% to $1.73 billion, driven by 7% transaction growth and 8% ticket growth across all income cohorts. The discount retailer's stock hit a new 52-week high of $237.25 on Thursday, up 10%, following the earnings report and a Bank of America upgrade raising its price target to $305 from $260. The stock has gained more than 200% over the past year. Five Below opened 14 new stores in the quarter, bringing its total to 1,921 stores across 46 states. The company is expanding its pricing strategy beyond its traditional $5 price point to include items at $7, $10 and $15.