Senior Financial Analyst, Inventory Control
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Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
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 Sr. 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 (i.e., 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.
COMPETENCIES
Building Effective Teams
Developing Talent
Collaboration
Leading by Example
Communicates Effectively
Ensures Accountability & Execution
Manages Conflict
Business Acumen
Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
Organizational Agility
Analysis and decision making
Problem Solving
Technical Skills
Results Driven
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- 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.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting; MBA a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback
However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A