Financial Planning

Why Lorna Jane?
At Lorna Jane, we’re more than just activewear; we’re a movement that inspires women to live their best, most active lives. We’re passionate about empowering our team and customers alike, with a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. When you join Lorna Jane, you’re joining a family that values growth, wellbeing, and making a positive impact.
What is the role?
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our Finance team at Lorna Jane’s Brisbane Head Office.
In this key leadership role, you will drive strategic and financial decision-making through detailed planning, forecasting, and analysis. Your insights will ensure financial stability and support sustainable business growth, making a significant impact on our overall success.
What You’ll be doing
**As our Finance Planning & Analysis Manager you’ll**:

- Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and support for key decisions
- Identify underperforming stores or products and recommend corrective actions
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) to track progress against goals and highlight areas requiring attention
- Evaluate business cases for projects, new stores, products etc to ensure alignment with financial goals
- Prepare reports and dashboards for executives and stakeholders, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Own and manage the planning, modelling and preparation of the annual budget & rolling forecasting
- Lead and develop the management reporting suite providing valuable insights into the business allowing informed decisions to be made by utilising systems skills & knowledge
- Understand financial trends and variances, providing succinct commentary regarding the financial performance and the associated business drivers.
- Collaborate with merchandise and supply chain teams to optimise inventory levels and reduce carrying costs
- Ensure proper tracking of cost of goods sold to optimise gross margins
- Monitor operating expenses, including store payroll, rent, marketing, utilities etc
- Seek opportunities to leverage and report on data-driven insights that improve business performance
- Create and maintain rolling forecasts to provide updated financial outlooks & stock levels
- Provide recommendations based on insights to improve profitability, reduce costs, & optimise operations
- Develop and maintain financial models and system reporting tools with a focus on continuous improvement
- Streamline financial planning and reporting processes by leveraging technology and automation
- Monitor key retail metrics such as like for like growth, foot traffic, conversion rates etc
- Collaborate with all Department Heads to gain a thorough understanding of how each department functions and what they contribute to the overall business.

Who We’re Looking For
**We’re seeking someone who has**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, or a related field
- CA/CPA qualification essential
- Strong background in retail, with hands-on experience in financial planning and analysis
- Proficiency with NetSuite and/or BOARD systems highly regarded
- In-depth understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Skilled at leveraging multiple systems to extract and present clear, actionable financial and non-financial data
- Proven experience in improving processes and meeting tight deadlines
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines
- A collaborative approach with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across teams
- Problem-solving mindset with the capacity to make sound, data-driven decisions

Our Commitment to you
At Lorna Jane, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We embrace diversity in all its forms and have worked hard to ensure our hiring practices are fair and free from bias.
Why you’ll love working here
- Prime Location: Enjoy free onsite parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- Onsite Café: Start your day right with our Nourish Café, where you can enjoy healthy and delicious meals without leaving the office.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of generous discounts on the latest Lorna Jane collections, so you can live the active life we promote.
- Early Access: Be the first to see and experience our new collections before they hit the stores. As part of the HQ team, you’ll get exclusive early access to view our latest designs.
- Community Engagement: Get involved in company events and initiatives that support and inspire our community. You’ll have the chance to participate in events that align with our mission of empowering women to live their best lives.
- Team Spirit: Join a supportive team that’s more like a family. We celebrate our wins together and collaborate