Regional Finance Manager - Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Ohio Valley regions

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

Finance at DICK’S Sporting Goods – we’re more than just a team of people behind excel spreadsheets. We are fiduciaries driving financial excellence for our teammates, athletes and shareholders. We are trusted business partners guiding decisions & strategy, delivering meaningful business insights, and leading with innovative ideas. 

This position will support field leadership across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Ohio Valley regions, or a combination of those areas.

Here at DICK’S, we’re building a diverse Finance culture that differentiates us as a career destination that will consistently challenge and reward. On our team, you’ll focus on relentless improvement and innovation to support our growing business. Learn more about #DSGFinance here:  https://bit.ly/3nnLkvG

The Regional Finance Manager is responsible for acting as a key financial advisor for specific operational regions at Dick’s Sporting Goods.  The position will collaborate and work side-by-side with field leadership including the Regional Vice President and District Managers to aid sound decision-making across the regions and bring a fiduciary and objective point of view.  The Manager will help our field teammates connect the dots between profitability and operational processes through training and education to unlock untapped earnings potential at the store, district and region levels.  This role will provide financial and strategic analytics in support of store sales and profit driving initiatives as well as identifying potential operating expense optimization opportunities and process improvements.  The position will serve as a key liaison to the Store Operations Finance team at the Customer Support Center to help drive operational insight and synergy across the national store network.

 Finance Partner to Regions

• Join forces with the assigned regions to review key trends and business dynamics for effective decision-making

• Partner with regional leadership to drive success towards meeting or exceeding overall financial goals

• Work to develop more closely connected store-level finance support through interaction with District and Store Managers

Build Financial Acumen

• Become fluent in the income statement and other financial and operational metrics applicable to stores

• Elevate the financial and business acumen of the regions by conducting trainings to help connect the dots between financials and operations

• Develop simple ROI tools that can be understood by all levels of the organization

Strategy & Planning

• Analyze and offer recommendations of key growth strategies for the regions in support of a multi-year strategic plan

• Define clear expectations for investments and measure success accordingly through testing and post-audits

• Fuel future growth through expense control across store labor and other store expenses through outlier management

 Monthly Financial Reviews

• Conduct monthly regional financial reviews to bring the shareholder lens into focus and drive accountability across the assigned regions

• Assist field leadership in monthly district meetings by collaborating on content and key strategy messaging

• Communicate trends as well as risk and opportunities discovered through proactive research

• Identify outlier stores and recommend solutions to course correct revenue or expenses with a high focus on labor productivity

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop new and innovative reporting that will drive profitable decision-making for the region

• Assist the Regional Vice President with any necessary ad-hoc analyses and modeling to support and drive the business

• Help translate data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Finance, Accounting or related business field

• 7-10 years' experience

• MBA a plus

• Retail experience a plus

•  Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to manage large volumes of data within Excel or database software while providing meaningful insights

• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials, Hyperion, Qlik and MarketDial a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex terms and strategies

• Self-motivated individual that can lay the groundwork for a new and exciting way of working with limited guidance and direction from leadership

• Ability to analyze key strategies, tests and investments with critical attention to detail while maintaining a growth mindset

• Position will require extensive travel within the specific regions to enhance operational knowledge and build field relationships

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VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

Targeted Pay Range: $83,000.00 - $138,200.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.