Sr. Financial Analyst, Sales (Open to Remote)

The Sr. Financial Analyst, Sales will be responsible for conducting financial analysis and completing ad-hoc projects to support decision-making while working in a cross-functional, team-based environment. Primary responsibilities include supporting the DSW Segment by owning Demand & Sales and DSW Segment Margin projections including Selling IMU forecasting, Markdowns by Type and Other Margin expense related forecasts. This position will also coordinate budgets: ensuring consistent assumptions, clear communication and timely delivery of a cohesive, thorough, timely product. Perform various daily and weekly reporting to support partners in Merchandising Planning & Analytics, Marketing Analytics, and eCommerce Operations.

Reports To: Manager, DSW Segment FP&A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• eCommerce Demand projections – Daily/Weekly/Monthly projections built from the bottoms up leveraging multiple approaches (traffic, conversion rate, promotional calendar, etc.) and taking outside factors into considerations (Weather, Tax, Holidays, etc.)
• Markdown projections and insights – Daily/Monthly/Seasonal projections by channel based on markdown drivers (Clearance and Marketing markdowns)
• Monthly Selling IMU projections – Analyze category plans to develop Finance point of view on go forward IMU risk or opportunity vs. the Finance forecast
• Monthly Inventory Roll planning – Partner closely with Merch Planning partners to accurately project sales or markdown risk relative to Finance forecast
• Annual Budgeting process – Coordinate annual budget including direct ownership of several lines including Net Markdowns by Channel, Selling IMU and misc. Other Margin expenses
• Ongoing Business Insights – Provide daily/weekly sales and margin reporting and weekly business recap reporting to summarize and analyze business results
• Partnerships – Develop effective and collaborative relationships with functional business partners, identifying key opportunities, as well as communicating and influencing actionable analysis

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in forecasting and analysis in the retail industry
• Comfortable in team-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and capabilities
• High initiative and self-direction
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task throughout the day

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• At least 3+ years’ experience in a financial planning & analysis, consulting, external accounting, or strategic planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Retail a plus  

Education:

• Undergraduate majors preferred: Finance, Accounting, Management, Economics