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We are looking for dedicated employees to join our team to help our customers have the best experience possible every time they enter a JD Finish Line store.

Our employees are key to our success.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Commercial Financial Analyst to join our real estate team. The successful candidate will support the Senior Analyst in financial modeling, weekly and monthly reporting functions, and contribute to the strategic decision-making process for our North Americans real estate portfolio. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career entry into the dynamic field of retail commercial finance. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties: 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the preparation and distribution of financial investment appraisals, across all North American banners, for new stores, conversions, refits, upsizes and relocations.

• Work cross-functionally with leasing, site research, and store construction teams to understand key financial measures that impact the valuation process (i.e CAPEX, occupancy, cannibalizations).

• Assist in the preparation and distribution of post-investment reporting, distributed to the Board level, detailing variance to the appraisal for Sales, Store Contribution (EBIT), Capital Expenditure and Payback. 

• Prepare presentations to assist Sr. Analyst in monthly property board meetings.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement to assist in strategic property decision making.

• Prepare, monitor, and distribute weekly store performance reports used by senior executives and cross-functional department heads.

• Assist Sr. Analyst with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects.

• Extract data from various sources and merge data into meaningful reports. 

• Present results of analysis in a clear and concise manner.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Additional 2+ years additional experience as an Analyst, with real estate experience strongly preferred.  

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have strong proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and the Google Suite, with advanced Excel capabilities. 

Core Competencies

Previous exposure to income statements, financial models and performance metrics is essential. Previous experience in a retail environment is advantageous, but not required. This role requires a sound grasp of the key commercial drivers of store performance within a retail environment, as well as an eye for detail and accuracy. Must be able to work in a team environment, while successfully working on your own initiative and in a proactive manner. Good time management and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at one time is key.

Communication Skills

Must be an effective communicator with internal and external individuals at all levels. This includes spoken, written, electronic, and presentation skills.  Communication should be consistently constructive and professional. The ability to be confident in challenging assumptions and business processes is essential.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sit for more than 6 hours per shift

Use hands to finger, handle and feel

Reach with hands and arms

Talk and/or hear

Stand for up to 4 hours at a time regularly

Walk or move from one location to another