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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Manager, Forecasting
Our CB2 associates create timeless products and unforgettable experiences, proudly serving customers with a focus on quality, design, and character. We believe that’s the secret to an effortlessly collected home. Our CB2 brand was established in 2002, and continues to evolve to deliver sophisticated, modern design for contemporary customers.
From archival pieces by design legends to contemporary cult classics, this is furniture and decor built to last. Ready to build a legacy? Join the creative minds at CB2 to create something unforgettable.
Manage the Paid Media financial forecasts, budgeting, billing, and special projects to ensure that the Channels continuously deliver business impact.
Starting Rate: $83,000.00 - $110,000.00
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Chicago, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
A day in the life as a Manager, Forecasting...
- Prepare and maintain Paid Media forecasts and budgets across all programs
- Own the Paid Media budgeting, forecasting, and accruals process with cross functional teams. Meet regularly with Paid Media Channel Leads to ensure proper execution of budgeted plans
- Perform ROI analysis of Paid Media channels to drive investment mix recommendations, in partnership with media planning
- Own the Paid Media monthly billing process across all Channels
- Partner closely with Finance Leadership to stay informed on larger business changes that impact Marketing financials
- Ad hoc projects as needed supporting Paid Media and other marketing Channels
What you’ll bring to the table…
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills with the ability to present financials and financial analysis to Marketing leadership
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills, that are detail-oriented
- Strong ability to analyze business problems, summarize results and present recommendations to cross functional teams
- Ability to synthesize information necessary for Paid Media budgets, forecasts and business analysis
- Strong ability to organize and analyze large datasets using advanced formulas (e.g., XLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and PivotTables, with strong knowledge of financial modelling.
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
- 5 years previous experience in financial planning and analysis or other analytic finance role
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Marketing Analytics
- Experience using Google Sheets for collaborative data tracking and Google Slides to present financial findings clearly to leadership
- Experience managing and reconciling budgets directly within Medius, our third party reporting tool
Starting Rate: $83,000.00 - $110,000.00
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Job ID R23909 Date posted 04/01/2026
Position Type Full Time
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Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life insurance and Disability
- Retirement and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.cb2.com/benefits
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”.
The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com
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