SR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Sr. Analysts in US Retail Finance perform a variety of financial analyses to support ongoing financial operations as well as allocation of capital for investments. These roles involve close collaboration with key stakeholders to drive financial success and support strategic initiatives. The ability to work independently, combined with a highly analytical and strategic mindset, is essential for leading complex financial analyses, supporting decision-making processes, and delivering actionable insights that shape the organization’s financial performance.

Responsibilities

• 40% Planning, Forecasting, and Reporting - Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial reports. Utilize advanced financial modeling techniques to create detailed forecasts and provide variance analysis to explain key financial trends. Deliver clear, comprehensive reporting to senior leadership, highlighting critical insights and potential risks. Support month-end close processes.
• 30% Preparing and Delivering Insights - Develop and present financial analysis both visually and verbally to business leaders. Address projects and strategies, and answer questions through the lens of strong financial controllership. Provide actionable recommendations through a solid understanding of business operations and financial impacts resulting from decisions.
• 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with business leaders up to and including VPs to understand their business operations. Partner with stakeholders across finance and accounting operations to develop strong line of sight to financial inputs and outputs so that business and financial stories can be explained.
• 10% Project-Based Analysis - Conduct detailed analyses for investment initiatives and capital allocation. Complete financial modeling to project “what-if” scenarios and explain underlying causes of possible metric variations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
• 2 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Advanced expertise in Excel and PowerPoint, including formatting, organizing thoughts, and tailoring content to the audience
• Proven ability to curate and present data effectively
• Demonstrated agility in learning and adapting to new technologies and tools
• Strong focus on delivering accurate output by meticulously checking work before submission
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in verifying and building upon existing data and information
• Proficiency in translating analytical insights into visual formats, including creating clear, compelling graphics and sequencing data to tell a story
• Adaptability to organizational changes and evolving business needs
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a high degree of independence and initiative
• Basic knowledge of SQL, GBQ, and Tableau, with a foundational understanding of analytical techniques and data visualization

Skills

• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Self-Development
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Financial Acumen

Schedule

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time

Physical Requirements

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about
• On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles

Working Conditions

• Located in a comfortable indoor area
• Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable