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Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world's most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholls, and Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.
Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a Sr. Financial Analyst - Retail in St. Louis, MO where youll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, youll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.
What will you be doing?
- Lead reporting and budget: Create specific portions of monthly forecasts, annual operating budget, and 3-year business plan including relevant/critical analysis and documentation of major assumptions/variances
- Manage financial accuracy: Support key functional areas such as Marketing, Retail Facilities, Store Operations, Merchandising, Logistics by partnering with their leadership to agree on overall spend and at the account level, drive performance by completing analyses to identify areas of opportunities, and ensure alignment between functional area, Accounting, and finance
- Partner with Retail Accounting: Work cross-functionally during month-end close process to understand variances between budget and forecast to determine impact on future financial forecasts
- Lead meetings with division leadership: Work to identify variance, explaining situation, and proposing solutions to mitigate future spend
- Project P&L impact: Review of key balance sheet accounts (rewards reserve, LIFO reserve, etc.) given fluctuations in business performance
- Manage gift card third party vendors: Coordinate gift card process engaging internal and external parties to ensure correct art, card count, and distribution to stores
- Establish key dashboards: Visualize key performance metrics ensuring business performance aligns with expectations and work with business partners to develop action plan when performance is off track
- Ad-hoc analyses: Assure accurate and timely completion of critical ad-hoc analyses as requested by VP-Finance and other business partners
Perks you will enjoy!
- Our Shoe Discounts: No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
- Benefits that Start Day One: To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com
- Get Paid When You Want: Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
- Mental Wellness: Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
- Relaxed Dress Code: At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!
- Site Perks: Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking located in the convenient area of downtown Clayton, MO
Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!
- Bachelor of Science Accounting or Finance required
- 3+ years of business partnering and FP&A experience
- Significant accounting or financial analysis experience
- Experience in budgeting & forecasting
- Ability to work with a variety of business functions and levels in an organization
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, vlookups, and ability to link spreadsheets)
- Enterprise system experience, particularly related to business planning and analysis (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, SACp etc.) preferred
- Quantitative analysis skills a plus
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
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