Job Description

3 days on-site, 2 days remote

The Inventory Control Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing detailed analysis of complex inventory related results, models and ad-hoc inquiries. The Inventory Control Financial Analyst will report to the Senior Manager, Inventory Control and will be responsible for developing, enhancing and managing new and current (i.e. In-Store) models, quarterly Board analysis, and completing a wide range of ad hoc analyses for Executives and other business partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the updating and enhancing of the weekly In-Store inventory model. Work closely with business partners to solicit inputs including sales, allocation metrics, DC production, etc. Provide impact analysis on in-store inventory and other key metrics due to the weekly results and forecast changes.
• Prepare monthly Merchant Margin to Gross Margin variance analysis. Prepare quarterly Gross Margin and Inventory Board variance analysis identifying business drivers for variances.
• Perform complex ad-hoc analysis on key inventory metrics (inventory, markdowns, sales) based on business needs or management requests. Clearly articulate the results and business impacts to all levels of management.
• Collaborate with business partners (ie Store & DC Ops) to drive understanding and/or improvement in operational metrics that correlate to improved data integrity.
• Evaluate internal reporting and make recommendations regarding improvements in timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of existing reporting procedures.
• Lead system projects, modifications, enhancements and implementations including requirements documentation and testing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• BS degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting; MBA a plus
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in an analytical role
• Retail and inventory experience a plus
• Strong analytical ability must be able to synthesize data, be able to error check and reconcile own work and be able to design analysis to answer specific questions
• Strong excel and word skills, as well as ability to learn multiple back end software applications (i.e. MicroStrategy, Hyperion, Peoplesoft Financial Systems)
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and handle matters professionally
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

COMPETENCIES:

List 4-8 competencies for the position.

• Analysis and judgment
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen
• Results Driven
• Planning and Organization
• Adaptability
• Technical Skills
• Communication

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