Financial Data Analyst

Job Details

The Financial Data Analyst is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and decision support to drive performance across the organization. This role partners closely with the Retail Controller and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate forecasting, insightful variance analysis, and value-added business recommendations. The Analyst plays a key role in optimizing financial and analytical processes, enhancing data integrity, and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
• Perform detailed variance analysis of actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods; investigate and document unusual items.
• Develop trend analyses and quantitative models to identify performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including scenario and sensitivity analyses to inform strategic decision-making.
• Partner closely with operational teams to support financial reporting and business performance analysis.
• Provide value-added insights and recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Affirm and maintain key financial models, reports, and schedules; update and enhance them as business needs evolve.
• Document, evaluate, and improve reporting and analytical processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and scalability.
• Create and publish visual metrics and dashboards to clearly communicate business performance and trends.
• Support special projects, and ad hoc analyses, including initiatives related to strategic investments.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of key operating and financial metrics in collaboration with the Retail Controller.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, retail finance, or a related analytical role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and analytical methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint); experience with financial reporting or BI tools strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Preferred: CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree.
• Experience in retail, multi-unit, or operationally complex environments.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, project management, etc).

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across financial and non-financial audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.