Senior Manager, Merch Finance

The Senior Manager, Merch Finance position at WMG places you at New York (statewide) in a full-time capacity, ready to shape financial strategies around merchandise activities. Candidates searching for Senior Manager, Merch Finance jobs in New York (statewide) or WMG careers will find this a focused opportunity to apply advanced finance expertise in a collaborative New York setting.

About the Role

This full-time Senior Manager, Merch Finance opening with WMG at New York (statewide) centers on directing merchandise-linked financial planning and oversight. You will own budgeting processes, performance reviews, and insight generation that help guide merch finance decisions across teams. The role emphasizes precision, cross-group coordination, and actionable analysis to strengthen overall financial health tied to merchandise operations. Working from the New York (statewide) location, you contribute directly to strategic priorities while building leadership in specialized finance disciplines sought by professionals browsing Senior Manager, Merch Finance near me or WMG careers listings.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead creation and ongoing management of budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans focused on merch finance activities
• Perform detailed variance analysis, profitability reviews, and trend evaluations for merchandise-related revenue and costs
• Produce clear financial reports, dashboards, and summaries for leadership review and decision support
• Partner with merchandising, operations, and sales colleagues to align financial goals and surface process enhancements
• Support monthly close cycles, account reconciliations, and maintenance of financial controls specific to merch finance
• Identify efficiency opportunities and recommend cost-control measures while ensuring accurate data integrity
• Track key merch finance metrics and prepare presentations that translate numbers into business recommendations

Who We're Looking For

• Several years of progressive experience in financial management or analysis, preferably involving merchandise, retail, or product-related finance
• Demonstrated skill with financial modeling, forecasting tools, advanced Excel, and related systems used in merch finance
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or an equivalent field; advanced credentials or CPA are advantageous
• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication abilities to drive initiatives and influence outcomes
• High attention to detail, organizational strength, and capacity to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment
• Solid understanding of financial policies, controls, and standard practices applicable to Senior Manager, Merch Finance work

About the Company

WMG is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

How to Apply

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