Sr Analyst, Finance

About the Role

In this role, you will support the overall Finance function for a large, brand retailer in a fast-paced, complex environment. Support achievement of Banana Republic Specialty Store’s plans and forecasts by influencing leaders and cross-functional partners to make smart investments through sound financial analysis and recommendations. The individual is responsible for leading several key financial performance management activities for Banana Republic, including the annual budget, long-range plan, monthly and daily forecast.

What You'll Do

• BR Company Planning manages the financial planning processes, which include the monthly forecast, and annual budget, for sales, margin, and inventory for BR’s portfolio of businesses.

• Serve as liaison between BR Finance, BR Inventory Management, Marketing teams and Corporate Finance, providing guidance and reporting for merchandise forecasts and plans.

• Develop and align with cross-functional business partners on near-term and long-term forecasts for comp levers, sales, margin and inventory metrics.

• In-Season: Develop daily, weekly, and monthly sales projections to support the monthly corporate forecast (PCF) and to inform cross-functional business partners about sales expectations. Learn and utilize numerous forecasting techniques (builds, comps, trend projections, etc.) to identify the range of possible outcomes. Clearly articulate risk and opportunity to the forecast.

• Pre-Season: Develop sales and inventory buy plans for future seasons. Partner with Inventory Management, Finance, and Company Planning peers to assess and communicate the impact of strategic initiatives during buy-planning milestone meetings. Participate in and lead part of the annual budget process. Support the corporate “Credit Line” process used to manage Gap Inc’s overall inventory position.

• Develop, maintain and ensure data integrity of relevant forecasting and reporting tools.

• Develop financial models and ad hoc analysis that clearly quantifies the cost/benefit of key business initiatives. Initiate analyses to solve problems, create alternatives and guide brand investment decisions. Take initiative to drive change and improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 4-6 years of financial and business analysis. Retail planning experience preferred.

• Proven analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills.

• Ability to formulate strategies and identify trends through research and data analysis.

• Ability to transform quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations and communicate them in a compelling way.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment with a sense of urgency.