Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) to join our Corporate FP&A team and drive financial excellence. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven professional, with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for process improvement. This role will lead sales analytics for the Corporate FP&A team. In addition, this person will be responsible for financial planning, forecasting, financial modeling and analysis, and business partnering. The SFA will also manage and optimize standard financial reports to ensure timely and accurate updates that drive operational change within the business. This role also requires working with relevant stakeholders at all levels to drive process improvement projects and to implement innovative solutions.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to influence across the organization, both inside and outside of FP&A, support thoughtful decision-making, and adapt to a rapidly evolving environment. Regular collaboration with various business units across the organization will allow you the opportunity to have an outsized influence on the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

Lead all sales metrics at the corporate level and work closely with the Merchandising FP&A Team to analyze results and drive changeLead the development and enhancement of financial models for budgeting and forecastingPartner with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with strategic objectivesConduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to anticipate potential business impactsProvide detailed profitability and cost analysis to optimize business performanceSupport development of high-impact presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, and investor relationsProvide financial modeling and recommendations for key business initiatives

Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis:

Manage periodic financial reports/presentations and their continuous innovation, ensuring accuracy and delivering key insights to leadershipAnalyze actual vs. budget/forecast performance, identify trends and risks/opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations Provide detailed variance analysis and recommend actions to improve financial performance and assessment of business trendsTranslate complex financial data into actionable insights and compelling narrativesEnsure clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance in all reports and presentationsIdentify and solve complex data integrity issues, and collaborate with stakeholders on resolution, driving the highest standardsHave ability to independently influence and drive outputs, meet deadlines, and set clear expectations and roadmaps

Business Partnering & Decision Support:

Serve as a trusted finance partner to business leaders, and help to drive data-driven decisionsPresent financial insights in a clear, concise manner to both finance and non-finance stakeholdersWork closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers, revenue trends, and margin dynamics

Process Improvement & Automation:

Identify inefficiencies in FP&A reporting and forecasting processes, and recommend/implement solutionsUtilize automation tools, dashboards, and advanced analytics to streamline reportingAdvocate for system enhancements and integration of best-in-class FP&A technologies

Key Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. CPA, CFA, MBA is a plus3-7 years of FP&A experience in a corporate or public company environmentRetail and/or sales finance experience is a plusAdvanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan, think-cell)Experience with financial systems Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and business acumenExcellent communication skills and ability to clearly present financial data to executives and cross-functional teamsProven ability to manage weekly reports efficiently and enhance reporting processesHighly organized with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityMust be able to work professionally across the organization, including with senior leaders

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