Financial Analyst I - Store Operations

About the role

As a Financial Analyst I, you will perform research work and prepare financial analysis necessary to make essential corporate planning decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform various financial functions such as budgeting, auditing, forecasting, and analysis.
• Respond to rate and budget questions; provide explanations to ensure management understanding.
• Build necessary relationships and alliances through delivery of meaningful, accurate, and timely results on a consistent basis.
• Review financial data and maintain documented records supporting financial forecasts used in the rate and budget area.
• Apply knowledge and experience to provide credible, action-oriented analysis and recommendations to management.
• Report weekly actuals and forecast profitability, including but not limited to weekly bill-out by warehouse, sales, cost of goods sold, ad loss, clearance/markdowns, shrink, and procurement revenue. This involves trend analysis, economic research (macro/micro), and comparative analysis.
• Provide interpretation and explanation in a summary format delivered to senior management.
• Work on ad hoc strategy-focused projects that aid senior management in business decision-making.

Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Intermediate PC skills.
• Ability to successfully communicate with and influence upper-level management.
• Ability to produce work that impacts management decisions and business results.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects from conception to implementation.
• Strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment.
• Travel by car or airplane with overnight stays.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Work extended hours.