Director – Strategy & Planning, FP&A

Nordstrom

Director of Strategy & Planning responsible for financial planning and capital allocation initiatives at Nordstrom. Collaborates with leadership to translate strategy into actionable financial plans.

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the financial components of the enterprise long-range planning (LRP) process
Partner with finance and executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into financial targets and actionable roadmaps
Develop macroeconomic, industry, and business performance scenarios to inform decision-making
Provide insights on growth opportunities, risks, and strategic trade-offs
Develop and manage the enterprise capital allocation framework to optimize returns and support strategic priorities
Evaluate investment opportunities, including organic growth initiatives, strategic projects, and potential M&A
Lead financial modeling, ROI analysis, and business case development for major investments
Serve as a thought partner to the CFO and executive team on key strategic initiatives
Drive cross-functional alignment on strategic priorities and performance metrics
Own and maintain the enterprise 3-statement financial model,
Lead the annual and rolling forecast process, translating business assumptions into accurate, timely financial projections

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate strategy, investment banking, or consulting
Strong experience in long-range planning, capital allocation, and strategic finance
Expert-level 3-statement financial modeling skills, including integrated scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling, and full income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow integration
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional initiatives
Excellent executive communication and storytelling skills
Experience supporting Board or executive leadership teams preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingROI analysis3-statement financial modelcapital allocationlong-range planningscenario analysissensitivity modelingbusiness case developmentinvestment evaluationfinancial projections

Soft Skills

influencing senior leaderscross-functional alignmentexecutive communicationstorytellingstrategic thinkingdecision-makinginsight generationrisk assessmentcollaborationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in EconomicsBachelor’s degree in BusinessMBAadvanced degree