Sr. Financial Analyst - Merchandising Finance

Economic And Financial Analyst

This position prepares economic and financial analyses and forecasts for use in the development of financial business decisions in a merchandising department. This position supports all aspects of the P&L for a merchandising portfolio and works closely with the category Merchants and Finance Manager to align forecasts, create analyses and scenarios surrounding Merchandising strategy. This includes sales and profitability, investment decisions, capital allocation, reporting and analyzing financial results weekly, monthly, and quarterly.

The role involves project control, project communications, project risk assessment, project lessons learned, and project environment. Reports to Sr Finance Manager. This role has no direct reports. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. 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. Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred qualifications include strong working knowledge of Excel, Access, and Powerpoint, MBA, and prior experience in corporate finance and / or retail. 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. Ability to perform detailed analyses as well as create executive summaries of the analyses. Ability to present and defend own work and work of others to senior leadership. Ability to work independently. Ability to influence the decisions of individuals that you do not supervise.

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.