Finance Manager - Retail FP&A

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. 
 
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. 
 
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. 
 
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our Retail FP&A team. This role will support financial planning and analysis for Cresco Labs’ retail operations, providing actionable insights to drive performance and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail finance, exceptional data analytics skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving industry.

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Work in collaboration with the commercial operations and finance teams to understand key business drivers, pain points and reporting needs 
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance financial visibility 
• Support quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting processes for retail operations, including analyzing financial results, trends, and variances versus plan and prior periods 
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise reporting packages for leadership 
• Monitor and report on key retail metrics (sales, margin, labor, marketing, etc.). 
• Provide financial modeling to support complex decision making, including investments in New Store and M&A 
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure proper month-end close processes 
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with an ability to handle multiple deliverables simultaneously 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with maturity to liaise with senior management 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred) 
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial analysis 
• Experience in multi-unit retail environments (e.g., consumer goods, specialty retail, QSR) strongly preferred. 
• Cannabis industry experience is a plus but not required 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail 
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders 
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams