Manager, FP&A – Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

Job title: Manager, FP&A – Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

Company: Eyeglass World


Job description: Company DescriptionAt National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.National Vision is seeking a Manager, FP&A – Balance Sheet and Cash Flow to join our dynamic Finance team. This role will serve as a key business partner in delivering accurate and insightful forecasting of the company’s balance sheet and cash flows, with a focus on supporting corporate decision-making, capital planning, and long-term value creation. As a mission-driven company committed to making eyewear and eye care accessible to all, we are looking for a financial leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth retail environment.Job DescriptionWhat Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Lead the company-wide forecasting process for the balance sheet and cash flow statements, ensuring alignment with the income statement, capital plans, and strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term cash flow models, including collaboration with Treasury on the rolling 13-week liquidity forecasts and multi-year strategic plans.
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Treasury, Real Estate, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to build accurate, driver-based forecasts for capital expenditures and working capita -including key components such as inventory, payables, and receivables.
• Analyze historical trends and deliver monthly and quarterly variance analyses with insights into drivers of performance versus forecast, plan, and prior year, including on SG&A for select Cost Centers as deemed appropriate.
• Support forecast cycles, and the annual operating plan and long-range plan (LRP) with robust modeling and scenario analysis for cash flow and balance sheet impacts.
• Collaborate with the Treasury team to assess capital structure, liquidity needs, and financing activities, and assist in forecasting debt and interest expense..
• Provide executive-ready analysis and presentations to support reporting to the CFO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors.
• Monitor and analyze key retail working capital metrics such as inventory turnover, DSO, DPO, and shrinkage, with insights and actionable recommendations.
• Lead the enhancement of FP&A systems and tools (e.g., Oracle EPM, Power BI, Excel-based models) to improve forecast accuracy, process efficiency, and visibility.

QualificationsWork Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance (Required)
• Experience in a multi-unit retail or consumer-facing company (Preferred)

Education

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience. in Accounting, Finance or Economics (Required)
• Master’s Degree MBA (Preferred)

Licenses, Certifications, Professional Affiliations

• CPA (Preferred)

Additional Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP financial statements, retail balance sheet dynamics, cash flow planning, and working capital analysis. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to manage and improve complex financial models and forecasting processes. (Required)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset. (Required)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle ERP & EPM, SAP BPC, Adaptive, Anaplan, or similar planning tools is a plus. (Required)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. (Required)
• Self-starter with a collaborative approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. (Required)

Additional InformationTaking Care of our People!We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.#LI-SH1We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Location: Duluth, GA

Job date: Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:41:56 GMT

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