Analyst / Sr Analyst, Brand Finance
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. · Columbus, OH · 4 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
What Will You Be Doing?
- Own the end-to-end selling margin forecasting process, including Average Unit Retail and Costing metrics, as well as Price Type management and markdown implications
- Manage inventory forecasting to ensure alignment between buy plans, sales expectations, and inventory productivity targets
- Conduct promotional and pricing analysis to evaluate effectiveness, ROI, and margin implications
- Lead monthly forecast alignment meetings, communicating insights clearly across audiences, from business partners to executives
- Collaborate with global finance partners to align expectations and scenario planning
- Build and maintain scalable reports, dashboards, and analytical tools within Power BI & Excel, proactively adjusting for shifts in marketing calendar, and consumer behavior
- Support preparation of Quarter-End Board Deck materials, synthesizing key performance drivers, financial insights, and forward-looking risks/opportunities
- Identify opportunities to streamline forecasting processes and improve analytical rigor
What Do You Need To Bring?
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in FP&A, MP&A, Retail Analytics, or a similar analytical field
- Strong modeling skills in Excel and proficiency with data tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Strong communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional partners
- High attention to detail and a natural curiosity to dive into the “why” behind numbers
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A self-starter mentality with an eagerness to take on new challenges