Sr Manager FP&A, Merch Finance - Fun 101

About us: 

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. 

A role in Financial Planning & Analysis means belonging to a great team of genuine, diverse, courageous and versatile people who put integrity and ethics at the heart of everything they do. Together, you’ll drive outstanding financial results by enabling and accelerating Target’s strategic execution. You’ll nurture influential partnerships with leaders who value your credibility, thanks to the quality and reliability of your insights. To teams across Target, you’ll bring your skills for analytical rigor, creative problem-solving and sound decision-making. You’ll be an active contributor to cross-functional teams. You’ll rise to the challenge of the dynamic retail industry, bringing innovative solutions that have a direct impact on financial and operational direction-setting, merchandising and capital investments and how to best use our resources. All of your good work will help elevate and maintain Target as one of the world’s most recognized and best-loved retail brands. 

As the Sr. Manager, Merch Finance – Fun 101 (Create & Celebrate), you will serve as a trusted strategic partner to Merchandising, driving key priorities that support growth and profitability across the division. You will interpret financial and operational performance to identify risks and opportunities, translating complex information into clear insights and informed recommendations. You will drive accountability to forecasts and financial outcomes by providing consistent visibility, developing financial tools and business cases, and partnering with internal stakeholders to advance key initiatives and streamline decision-making. As a division subject matter expert, you will connect financial, operational, and strategic perspectives; lead division-level long-range planning, including financial sizing and building-block development; and implement process improvements that establish a clear path toward sustained long-term performance. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. 

 
About you:  

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent experience– preferably in Finance or Business-related area. MBA a plus but not required. 

• 6+ years of finance and business experience 

• Outstanding communication and relationship building with a team focus. 

• Self-starter with ability to navigate complex white-space problems and comfort with ambiguity 

• Curious and credible thought leader 

• Strong analytic aptitude and critical thinking skills 

• Strong project management and organizational ability 

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.