About this role
General Summary:
The Wholesale Sr. Finance Manager bridges financial strategy with daily wholesale operations. This role partners closely with Sales, Logistics, and Operations to support budgeting, financial reporting, inventory management, order fulfillment, and process optimization. Acting as a key link between finance and the business, the role ensures profitability, operational efficiency, and a smooth order-to-cash cycle across wholesale accounts.
The position is responsible for core daily, monthly, and quarterly financial activities, with the majority of time focused on analytical insight, business partnership, and ad hoc projects that influence strategic decision-making.
The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site.
Major Responsibilities:
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Prepare and manage annual wholesale budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Analyze variances between forecasted and actual results, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Support financial planning aligned with sales plans, inventory strategies, and operational capacity.
Reporting & Financial Analysis
- Prepare and analyze forecasted and actual P&Ls by wholesale account and division.
- Provide financial insights related to shipping performance, margin drivers, and account profitability.
- Deliver quarterly business reviews highlighting performance trends, risks, and recommendations.
- Develop ad hoc analyses to support sales initiatives, pricing decisions, and operational improvements.
Month-End & Period-End Financials
- Prepare month-end and period-end close entries and accruals for wholesale-related items, including:
- Inventory and reserves
- Markdown allowances (MDAs)
- Sales commissions
- Partner with accounting to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
Business Partnership & Process Optimization
- Act as a financial advisor to Sales, Operations, and Logistics teams.
- Identify process improvements that enhance financial visibility, controls, and profitability.
- Lead and support cross-functional, ad hoc projects using an analytical, data-driven approach.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis with direct support of wholesale or revenue-driven businesses
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and forecasting skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial models, pivot tables, and scenario analysis; experience with financial reporting or planning systems preferred
- Wholesale, inventory, and margin management expertise (fashion/apparel preferred)
- Ability to translate data into actionable business insights
- Strong cross-functional communication and influence
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $160,000 - $170,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
Other facts
About Steve Madden
Steven Madden, Ltd. is globally recognized as a leading company in the fashion industry. What began as a modest $1100 investment in 1990 has developed into one of the most iconic brands in footwear. From a factory in Queens, NY, Steve Madden has revolutionized the shoe industry, merging years of experience with unique and creative designs. Inspired by rock and roll and his NY roots, Steve’s vision to provide on-trend women and men with an outlet to express their individuality is innovative, daring, and inspiring. Steve’s innate understanding of trends and unparalleled willpower have resulted in millions of customers worldwide and propelled his designs to the forefront of fashion.
In addition to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®, Kurt Geiger London®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Carvela®, Blondo® and ATM®, Steve Madden licenses footwear, handbags and other accessory categories for the Anne Klein® brand. In addition, Steve Madden designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and independent stores. Steve Madden also directly operates brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce websites. In addition, Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products in the apparel, accessory, and home categories.
With an emphasis on retail, wholesale, licensing and international business, there's a constant need for new ideas and versatility. Our environment is extremely fast paced and requires associates to maintain a balance of energy and professionalism. Steve Madden is about fashion-forward product and great people. Our employees are energized, intelligent and passionate about our business and committed to providing excellent customer service.
What you'll do
- The Sr. Finance Manager is responsible for bridging financial strategy with daily wholesale operations, focusing on budgeting, financial reporting, and process optimization. This role acts as a key link between finance and the business to ensure profitability and operational efficiency.
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