Financial Analyst I - Store Operations

Responsibilities:

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

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

 

Financial Functions:

• Responsible for various financial functions such as budgeting, auditing, forecasting, analysis
• Responds to rate and budget questions; provides explanations to ensure management understanding
• Builds necessary relationships / alliances through delivery of meaningful, accurate, timely results on a consistent basis

 

Analytics:

• Reviews financial data and maintains documented records supporting financial forecasts used in the rate and budget area
• Applies knowledge / experience; provides credible, action-oriented analysis / recommendations to management
• Reports weekly actuals and forecasts profitability including but not limited to weekly bill-out by warehouse, sales, cogs, ad loss, clearance / markdowns, shrink / procurement revenue that involves trend analysis, economic research (macro / micro) and compare analysis
• Provides interpretation and explanation in a summary format that is delivered to senior management
• Works on ad hoc strategy-focused projects which aid senior management in business decision-making

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. 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.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Work Experience:

• 3 - 5 year of experience in related field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and time management skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Intermediate PC Skills
• Ability to successfully communicate with / 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

Education:

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience

Physical Demands & 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