Financial Analyst

Job Number: 11920

Position Title: Sr Financial Analyst

External Description:

Basic Purpose:  This position will assist in financial planning for the business, supporting the Stores organization.  Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting, monthly reporting and variance analysis.  The senior analyst is expected to develop an understanding of the business and assist with analysis to identify business trends and support key operating initiatives. 

 

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Assist in the execution of the annual budget process and ongoing monthly forecast update process
• Assist in the preparation of key Weekly and Monthly reporting to support business partners
• Work with Business Partners to set monthly Sales and Payroll Targets by Store
• Manage monthly Store Incentive tool, verify amounts earned and manage exceptions
• Support month end close process and communicate results to business partners
• Work with key business partners to review, forecast, and analyze spend
• Maintain and analyze key financial and operational metrics to understand and evaluate business trend
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and participate in other finance projects as needed.

Dimensions

• Talbots, Inc. is a $1.3B multi-channel retailer of women’s apparel
• This position supports strategic direction through analysis and financial modeling and directly impacts bottom line performance through the planning process and trend analysis of operating expenses and key metrics for designated corporate areas.

 

Internal and External Relationships:

Internal:

• CFO
• VP Finance
• Finance / Accounting and Planning Partners
• Functional business leaders (Stores and Real Estate) 

External:

• N/A

 

Number of Direct Reports and Titles

• None

Education/Experience/Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 4-7 years progressive finance or public accounting experience with CPA/MBA preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Advanced Excel Skills, including experience with Pivot Tables, Filtering, Data management formulas. Macro experience preferred but not required
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion preferred but not required
• Financial modeling experience preferred
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Data and detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage commitments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job.

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Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: Hingham, Massachusetts US