Sr Analyst, Finance - Corporate FP&A

About the role

In this role, you will support the overall Finance function for a large, multi-brand retailer in a fast- paced, complex environment. Gap Inc.'s headquarters Finance team provides financial support to various business units and the Executive Leadership teams. You will be responsible for providing guidance, data, and analysis to other areas of Finance or the brands. The teams are responsible for leading several key financial performance management activities for Gap Inc., including the annual budget / operating plan, long-range plan, and monthly forecast. Using these activities as a foundation, they provide the executive leaders and other relevant stakeholders with forward-looking financial projections, performance perspective, and foundations for optimal decision-making.

What you'll do

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual financial reports for Gap Inc. management and

ensure reports are accurate and distributed in a timely manner

• Provide ad hoc financial support and analysis to key internal groups such as Financial

Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Tax and Internal Audit

• Develop comprehensive analyses of key expenses during the LRP, budget, forecast and

close processes to aid decision-making

• Assist in preparation of presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required

action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made

• Identify and research variances and underlying trends to forecast, budget and prior year

expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with

others on a solution

• Understand and identify areas of opportunity or risk while comparing expenses amongst

brands and competitors

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross functional

teams at all levels of the organization

• Manage large data sets across multiple currencies, data sources, and/or systems to

ensure accuracy

• Execute, reconcile and maintain accurate records for allocated expenses between

functions and brands

Who you are

• Comprehensive understanding of financial statements including balance sheets and

general ledgers, Sarbanes Oxley / GAAP compliance, and general retail operation;

apparel industry experience a plus

• Advanced comprehension of development or assessment of in-season and pre-season

forecasts

• High level of individual accountability and the ability to influence others while maintaining

key relationships in the business

• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to work in ambiguous environments
• Highly organized and able to adapt workload plans to the needs of the business
• Savvy in entire MS Office Suite with an advanced level of Excel skills and comfort

working with large amounts of data; Hyperion Essbase knowledge a plus

• Ability to create and enhance dynamic models to assess full P&L impact
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize large, complex sets of data into digestible summaries
• Proven ability to understand and implement new technology systems and retail

operational processes

• Anticipate and communicate operational/program issues and develop solutions for

preventative measures

• Exceptional written, verbal and illustrative communication skills

Salary Range: $96,700.00 - $125,700.00

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.