Position Purpose:The Merchandising Finance Senior Financial Analyst has primary responsibility for all aspects of the Department Sales and Inventory/Turns for a Merchandising portfolio. The Senior Analyst will provide financial leadership, direction, and analysis related to sales and inventory, which impact the Merchandising organization's key metrics and strategy. The associate will personally own the creation and management of the Department's sales and inventory budget, forecast, and reporting processes.To achieve the stated objectives, it will be critical that the associate collaborate, clearly communicate with, and influence cross-functional partners, up to and including executive level. This will require a thorough understanding of the tradeoffs associated with any decision, an ability to provide sound guidance and financial impact assessments to reach an informed recommendation, as well as an ability to effectively communicate those impacts and recommendations to help drive informed decisions.Finally, the associate should have a deep understanding of financial budgeting and forecasting; be able to balance many competing priorities; be able to quickly synthesize information; develop cross-functional trust and collaboration; and influence in environments.Key Responsibilities:
25% Oversee the administration of financial policies.
25% Conducts special financial studies and coordinates with other departments in the preparation of statistical studies.
25% Performs internal and external economic research and analyzes issues related to specific financial metrics to ensure competitiveness
5% Compiles or prepares reports, graphs and charts of data developed.
10% Recommends changes in financial analysis methods or procedures.
10% Assists and supervises Financial Analysts in the daily preparation and conduct of their work.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This position typically reports to a Director or Sr Director
Typically requires highly developed interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations.
Typically faces situations that are unstructured and require original approaches.
Typically considers new approaches within general policies and short-term goals when solving problems.
Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.
Travel Requirements:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% 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.
Under constant pressure to continuously meet tight deadlines, demanding quotas and/or must regularly deal with difficult situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Bachelor' s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is preferred.
Three to five years of experience is preferred.
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:
3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
None
Certifications:
None
Competencies:
Oral and written communication skills
Accounting or Finance experience.
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
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.Apply End Date: 07/10/2024
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