Nisha Raj
Senior Director FP&A
Colleyville,TX
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning, team leadership, and operational excellence. Utilizes proven methodologies to drive business growth and enhance organizational performance. Track record of successfully leading diverse teams and managing complex projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Director FP&A
Wingstop
Dallas, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and long-range strategic modeling to support rapid growth both domestically and internationally
- Serve as strategic thought partner to Operations, Marketing, Development, Supply Chain, and Technology, translating business initiatives into measurable financial impact
- Drive weekly sales and same-store sales forecasting, identifying traffic trends and risk mitigation strategies
- Develop executive-ready Board presentations and earnings support schedules, crafting concise, data-driven financial narratives for senior leadership
- Spearheaded end-to-end FP&A transformation, implementing a new Oracle Cloud planning platform to modernize forecasting and reporting
- Build and mentor a high-performing FP&A team; establish modeling standards and scalable processes to support accelerated growth
Senior Director of Retail Finance
The Container Store
Coppell, TX
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Oversaw sales and store payroll budget and forecast, balancing historical data with insights to drive productivity
- Developed and analyze margin forecasting by assessing promotional cadence, product costs, and pricing strategies
- Partnered with Real Estate to develop store proformas, evaluate store profitability and manage capital spend
- Performed ongoing ad-hoc analysis, highlighting key strategic insights and recommendations for executive team
- Effectively managed and motivated the team to ensure successful deliverables and drive employee engagement
Manager of Corporate Finance
The Container Store
Coppell, Texas
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Lead the annual, quarterly, and monthly budgeting and forecasting process across the company
- Compile the company’s Long Range Plan (LRP) highlighting sales, profits, and capital expectations for the future
- Support quarterly earnings by running financial scenarios to support guidance and assist with the Q&A
- Prepare Board meeting materials including financial information decks and associated scripts
- Align closely with business partners across the company to run strategic ad-hoc analyses to support growth
Financial Planning Manager, Merchandise Finance - Salon
JCPenney
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Partnered with Salon Vice President to support $400M Salon service and retail business in 767 locations
- Managed the budgeting and forecasting of the dedicated Salon P&L from top-line to controllable profit
- Coordinated the capital analysis and ROI metrics for the re-branding of Salons to the Salon by InStyle
- Collaborated with Salon team to identify strategic opportunities to drive traffic and improve service profitability
- Generated a Salon scorecard to track key operating metrics including Stylist productivity and salary expenses
Financial Planning Manager, Stores Finance
JCPenney
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Partnered with Regional Vice Presidents to conduct strategic analysis and manage the P&L of 250 stores
- Developed and managed forecasts, budgets, and operating profit plans for stores
- Devised reporting and provided insights to drive operational efficiency and positive change in business
- Communicated key performance metrics to stores field team to understand overall health of the business
- Worked alongside multifunctional teams to drive initiatives and enhance growth opportunities
Investor Relations Senior Specialist
JCPenney
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Conducted in-depth analysis on sell-side analyst financial models to determine proper guidance
- Prepared financial press releases, executive scripts, and presentations for quarterly earnings
- Communicated company strategy and reported financial results to buy-side and sell-side analysts
- Monitored and analyzed competitor financial results, initiatives, and analyst data
Investor Relations Specialist
JCPenney
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Conducted in-depth analysis on sell-side analyst financial models to determine proper guidance
- Prepared financial press releases, executive scripts, and presentations for quarterly earnings
- Communicated company strategy and reported financial results to buy-side and sell-side analysts
- Monitored and analyzed competitor financial results, initiatives, and analyst data
Staff Auditor
JCPenney
Plano, Texas
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Conducted in-depth analysis on sell-side analyst financial models to determine proper guidance
- Prepared financial press releases, executive scripts, and presentations for quarterly earnings
- Communicated company strategy and reported financial results to buy-side and sell-side analysts
- Monitored and analyzed competitor financial results, initiatives, and analyst data
Education
MBA - Finance
The University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX 05.2001 -
BBA - Finance
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Stakeholder relations
Organizational development
Team building and motivation
Collaborative leadership
Strategic planning
Process improvement
Interests
Traveling, Volunteering and Reading
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Status: US Citizen
Timeline
Senior Director FP&A
Wingstop
07.2024 - Current
Senior Director of Retail Finance
The Container Store
07.2022 - 07.2024
Manager of Corporate Finance
The Container Store
04.2018 - 10.2020
Financial Planning Manager, Merchandise Finance - Salon
JCPenney
03.2017 - 04.2018
Financial Planning Manager, Stores Finance
JCPenney
08.2016 - 03.2017
Investor Relations Senior Specialist
JCPenney
08.2014 - 08.2016
Investor Relations Specialist
JCPenney
10.2013 - 08.2014
Staff Auditor
JCPenney
06.2012 - 10.2013
MBA - Finance
The University of Texas At Dallas
05.2001 -
BBA - Finance
The University of Texas At Austin
05.2001 -