Supply Chain Finance Manager - Strategic Investments

NORDSTROMabout 1 month ago
Seattle, WA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Summary

Strategic, analytically driven finance leader responsible for evaluating and shaping capital deployment across the supply chain network. Own end-to-end financial evaluation of strategic investments, build driver-based models and scenario analyses, and translate results into executive-ready recommendations. Hybrid role based in downtown Seattle with significant cross-functional partnership and team leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial evaluation of supply chain strategic investments and network optimization from opportunity identification through post-investment performance tracking.
  • Develop driver-based financial models and scenario analyses to frame trade-offs and inform senior leadership decisions.
  • Build and maintain long-term strategic business models and projections, surfacing ROI risks and investment trends.
  • Deliver operating cadences for diagnosis, scenario modeling, leadership alignment, and performance reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Design financial governance frameworks for transformational investments to ensure disciplined capital allocation and measurable outcomes.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Technology, and Engineering stakeholders to translate findings into cross-functional alignment.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of individual contributors through clear direction and prioritization.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of progressive finance or economics experience with demonstrated ability to influence senior-level outcomes.
  • 3-5+ years of supply chain finance or operations experience.
  • Proven track record building scalable, driver-based financial models and conducting scenario analyses in complex environments.
  • 3+ years of people management experience and strong executive presence to influence across functions and levels.
  • Ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear, executive-ready narratives.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including complex formulas and data aggregation.
  • Bachelor's degree: in Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.

Required Skills

Financial governance
Driver-based financial modeling
Supply chain finance
Strategic investments
Team leadership
Performance tracking
Microsoft Excel
Cross-functional partnership
Financial evaluation
Scenario analysis