Jobs · Business Development · California

Analyst, Financial (Corporate FP&A - Reporting & Analytics)

Ross Stores, Inc. · Dublin, CA · 2 mo ago
Business Development$81k–$122k/yrFull-time

General Purpose

The Financial Analyst role supports the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Reporting and Analytics team by delivering recurring financial reporting, analytical insights, and support materials that help drive strategic decision-making. This role transforms data into meaningful analysis, identifies key trends and performance drivers, and extracts insights. Additionally, the analyst drives process automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, data quality, scalability, and the speed of decision-making.

Career Growth

The role develops industry-leading talent by growing and supporting the development of our team members. We aim to foster a culture where everyone can pursue excellence and evolve professionally.

Teamwork

We work together to solve complex problems and find the best solutions. Our goal is to build a collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of all our team members and shoppers. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion makes us stronger and more effective as a company.

Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Centers

  • Corporate headquarters in Dublin, CA

  • 3 buying offices in key markets: New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston

  • 8 distribution centers nationwide

Base Salary Range

The base salary range for this role is $81,000 - $121,800. The range is dependent on experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location.

Essential Functions

  • Prepare and deliver recurring weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting that provides clear visibility into business performance.

  • Analyze financial results, identify key trends and performance drivers, investigate variances, and develop insights and recommendations that support management decision-making.

  • Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and data visualizations that transform complex data into actionable insights.

  • Drive process automation and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency, data quality, scalability, and the speed of decision-making across FP&A.

  • Provide analytical support for forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes.

  • Partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance, model scenarios, quantify risks and opportunities, and support strategic planning initiatives through data-driven analysis.

  • Lead monthly analysis on store contribution that provides insight on performance and identifies actionable opportunities for leaders.

Competencies

  • People Building: Effective Teams (for managers of People and Projects)

  • Developing Talent (for managers of people only, N/A for this role/level)

  • Collaboration: Self-Leading by Example

  • Communicates Effectively

  • Ensures Accountability and Execution

  • Manages Conflict

  • Business Acumen: Plans, Aligns, and Prioritizes

  • Organizational Agility

  • Technical Analysis and Judgment

  • Drives Results

  • Teamwork, Influencing Others

  • Solves Problems

Qualifications and Special Skills

  • Bachelor's degree required with demonstrated superior college performance (preferably in an analytical field).

  • Minimum 3+ years post-college experience (within a retail company or within a financial analysis and planning group).

  • Strong analytical ability - must be able to synthesize data, be able to error check and reconcile own work, and be able to design analysis to answer specific questions.

  • A detail-oriented approach - must pay close attention to the details and have the drive to get things right.

  • Forward-thinking, resourceful, and problem-solving mindset, drawn to building off ambiguity with a willingness to take on challenges in an environment with consistently changing priorities.

  • Strong personal and professional character and integrity - must be trustworthy with confidential information.

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