SR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Sr. Analysts In Us Retail Finance

Position Purpose : Sr. Analysts in US Retail Finance perform a variety of financial analysis 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. Sr. Analysts may perform any and all of the following finance capabilities :

• Finance Operations Support : Manage ongoing financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement analysis.
• Analysis and Evaluation of Projects and Investments : Evaluate and manage financial aspects of key strategic projects, providing insight into project viability, funding, and risk management.
• Data Analytics : Apply advanced analytical techniques to financial data, enabling predictive insights, trend analysis, and strategic forecasting.

Key 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 - Sr. Financial Analysts work closely with business leaders up to and including VPs to understand their business operations. They may also 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 purposes of investment initiatives and capital allocation. Complete financial modeling to project 'what if' scenarios, and explain underlying causes of possible metric variations.

Direct Manager / Direct Reports :

This position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager.

This Position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements :

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

Physical Requirements :

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications :

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Working knowledge of Tableau

Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams

Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation

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 to ensure high-quality results.

Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in verifying and building upon existing data and information.

Proficiency in translating analytical insights into visual formats, including the ability to create clear, compelling graphics and sequence data to effectively tell a story and emphasize key points.

Adaptability to organizational changes and the ability to transform to meet evolving business needs.

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a high degree of independence and initiative

Minimum Education :

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.

Preferred Education :

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience :

Preferred Years of Work Experience :

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience :

No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience :

No previous leadership experience

Certifications :

None

Competencies :

Action Oriented

Decision Quality

Self-Development

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Financial Acumen

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.