Sr. Financial Analyst, Brands FP&A (Keds) (Remote)
General Summary:
This position will support the Keds business with analysis and financial reporting.
Reports To: Sr. Director, Brands FP&A
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Keds Leadership team with weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reporting
- Collaborate with Merchandise Planning, Operations, and international leaders across to analyze projections and actuals for the wholesale and ecommerce channels.
- Partner with Accounting and Head of International to analyze quarterly royalty reports, review for accuracy and ensure forward looking projections incorporated in plans.
- Partner with Accounting to investigate month/quarter/year-end variance analysis and financial reporting
- Manage the marketing budget in collaboration with Brand Leadership team and Accounting
- Assist Finance Leadership with weekly P&L projections and all related driver-based analysis for Sales through Operating Income
- Assist with preparation of Monthly Business Review, Earnings Materials and Quarterly Business Review materials for the brand
- Coordinate deliverables across Key stakeholders for the Annual Budget and Long-Range Planning processes and all related reporting.
- Provide Weekly Sales & Margin updates to leadership
- Own the monthly brand package including full P&L and supporting details for all COGS and SG&A line items.
- Perform SG&A variance analysis compared to projection, budget and prior year
- Master the various data sources and learn the various financial and operational systems to best assist the business unit team members
- Perform ad hoc analysis as required
Required Skills:
- High degree of accounting and analysis skills
- Team player, collaborates well with other team members at all levels of the organization
- Must be proficient in Excel
- Ability to work effectively in matrixed organization
- Detail Oriented
- Organizational and deadline-management skills, ability to manage multiple high priority projects
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Competencies:
SETTING GOALS – Creates and follows effective plans. Anticipates risks, creates contingency plans. Aligns plans with goals. Allocates adequate resources. Accepts and supports change. Willing to take risks and suggests new ideas, approaches. Takes initiative. Seeks out learning activities.
WORKING WITH OTHERS – Clearly articulates own, other’s goals. Promotes a team atmosphere by demonstrating humility and respect. Builds effective relationships, relates well to others. Delivers and responds to feedback in a constructive manner. Considers multiple perspectives. Handles conflict, pressure, uncertainty and adapts independently. Meets commitments. Dedicated to working with business partners on their expectations.
GETTING RESULTS – Personally accountable for work performance targets and achieving results. Prioritizes well. Anticipates and handles obstacles effectively. Makes good, timely decisions. Can simplify and process complex problems. Understands underlying issues and addresses root causes. Meets deadlines, works until finished.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- 3+ years’ experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior Wholesale/Retail FP&A experience is a plus
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Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
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