Senior Manager, Finance Marketing Shared Services

About Gap Inc. Our past is full of iconic moments — but our future is going to spark many more. We're looking for the people who'll help make our next decade just as revolutionary as our first five. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, you're the right fit. Come grow with us. About The Role Gap Inc. is looking for a strategic and analytically driven Senior Manager of Finance to lead financial operations within our Marketing Shared Services function. This highly visible role sits at the intersection of finance, marketing, and technology — owning our Anaplan planning ecosystem, delivering executive-level spend insights, and partnering across brand and media teams to drive smarter marketing investment decisions across the portfolio.This posting is to fill one vacancy. What You'll Do Anaplan tool management • Own and administer the Anaplan planning platform end-to-end • Execute monthly data loads and save down completed forecast versions • Maintain data integrity across all planning cycles • Serve as primary point of contact for IT troubleshooting and system issue resolution Monthly financial reconciliation • Lead monthly reconciliation of marketing spend actuals against budget and prior year • Identify and investigate variances and root causes • Ensure financial accuracy across all brands and channels Executive reporting & insights • Translate complex financial data into clear executive overviews of marketing spend performance • Deliver monthly reporting for Gap Inc. senior leadership • Surface actionable insights and trends across brands Spend optimization & strategic planning Spend optimization & strategic planning • Evaluate and recommend opportunities to optimize the marketing spend profile across brands • Analyze channel mix, timing, and allocation to support enterprise marketing effectiveness goals • Use financial data to inform decisions around spend strategy Cross-functional partnership • Serve as key financial liaison to brand finance teams and marketing and media teams • Ensure data accuracy and alignment on planning assumptions • Drive consistent Anaplan tool usage across the organization Who You Are • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field • 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including financial planning, analysis, and reporting • Strong proficiency in Anaplan, including model administration, data loading, and end-user support • Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modeling and data reconciliation • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present financial insights to executive audiences • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional relationships in a matrixed, fast-paced environment Preferred • Experience with AI tools such as Claude or similar platforms; ability to leverage AI to build financial dashboards and accelerate analysis • Background in marketing finance, media spend analysis, or retail industry experience • Familiarity with shared services finance structures and cross-brand budget management Benefits at Gap Inc. • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta, 30% off at Outlet, and 10% off markdowns at Gap, Banana Republic and Outlet. • Competitive Paid Time Off plans.* • Company match for donations and volunteer time* • Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Employee stock purchase plan.* • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.* • Virtual health care 24/7* • Maternity/Parental Top Up.* • See more of the benefits we offer. • For eligible employees Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

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