Financial Analyst

Job Summary 

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position supports operations teams through analyzing financial data, developing and maintaining financial models, and providing insights into financial results against targets. This position will also assist with periodic corporate reporting requirements.  

Responsibilities 

• Analyze financial results, identify variances to plan/forecast, and monitor key performance indicators.  

• Prepare period end and quarterly reporting related to operating results, including same store merchandise sales and margin, operating expenses, and variance analyses.  

• Assist in the annual budget and forecast process.  

• Consult with business unit leadership to guide and influence strategic decision making.  

• Drive process improvement initiatives that impact the business unit.  

• Assist with various ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.  

Knowledge Skills and Other Qualifications Requires 

• Proficient in Excel and experience working with large datasets.  

• Experience in compiling and combining data from various sources. 

• Experience with data visualization and presenting data in an effective manner to different target groups. 

• Must be able to quickly summarize large amounts of data into high-level trends and communicate complex analyses to audiences ranging from peers to executives. 

• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong analytical and communication skills.  

Education/Experience Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting 

• Previous financial analysis experience preferred