Store Operations Financial Analyst

Store Operations Financial Analyst

About Our Company

At Lids Sports Group, we don’t just sell hats — we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences.

Our stores feature officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams, alongside top brands like Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica, and Mitchell & Ness. We’re also the industry leader in on-demand customization, offering in-store embroidery that turns everyday gear into one-of-a-kind statements.

From specialty concept stores for the NBA and NHL to iconic clubhouse destinations for the Yankees and Dodgers, we create immersive retail experiences that celebrate the teams fans love. Through collaborations with brands like Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company, Lids continues to redefine how fans represent their teams — in style.

Position Summary

As part of the Operations team, the Store Operations Financial Analyst analyzes past and present financial and operational data, applying finance and accounting principles to forecast revenue and expenses. The analyst is also involved in KPI reporting and supports the preparation of store wages, budgets, bonuses, and forward-looking financial information for the executive reporting package.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Lids field operations team through involvement in operational finance activities relating to store wages, bonuses, and sales budget.

• Develop reporting on key business performance metrics to track, evaluate performance, forecast opportunities and results.

• Develop ad-hoc reports on an as-need basis and communicate key takeaways to senior leadership, District Sales Managers, including identifying opportunities or risks.

• Partner closely with Lids District Sales Managers on performance results to find areas of opportunities to increase store performance.

• Assists in identifying, developing, and analyzing new store wage/schedule structure and key operational initiatives. Making recommendations to management for improvement in any aspects relating to increase store performance.

• Aid in the development and maintenance of the long-range strategic forecast to provide the business with financial insight into current growth plans.

• Create, analyze, and provide actionable data to answer business questions, while ultimately providing data-driven stories to improve results for Lids Retail Functions.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• 0-2 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis

• Retail experience or understanding the retail environment

• Excellent proficiency in excel (can perform complex functions)

• Exceptionally proficient in cross-functional data sets and identifying trends/anomalies against expectations

• An excellent communicator and a great team player

• Intellectually curious and eager to understand the underlying drivers and impact of different aspects of the business and the role. Motivated to understand the “why”!

• Excited about working in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to drive change

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan
• 100% employer-paid benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous employee discount and exclusive perks
• Ongoing career development, including discounted secondary education courses
• A collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Early Wage Access options
• Bonus eligibility depending on position level

Physical Demands & Requirements Ability to operate a computer and work with digital systems for extended periods. Ability to communicate verbally and visually with internal teams and stakeholders. Ability to work in an office or remote environment with frequent task deadlines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. For inquiries related to reasonable accommodations, please contact HR@Lids.com.

Work Environment Onsite office work environment. Standard business hours from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., flexibility may be provided upon request.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employment Requirements Candidates must possess the experience, skills, physical abilities, and qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential duties of the role and must be able to meet all applicable employment standards. Being legally authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment for this position. Current or future employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Applicants In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to, or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information we collect include your name, email address, mailing address, other contact information, employment history, and educational history. We collect and use this information for human resources and business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating candidates for employment or future contract opportunities, and maintaining recruiting and hiring records.

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