Senior Financial Analyst Jobs

Client is a global leader in home décor, textiles, and design. The company brings unmatched expertise and excellence in sales, design, development, sourcing, supply chain efficiencies, customer service, and e-commerce fulfillment. With our company’s diverse multi-product assortment across all home categories, we can provide excellent offerings and service to our retail partners while responding quickly to the ever-changing needs of the marketplace.

SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst of FP&A will serve as a key member of the Corporate Finance team and act as a partner to the Director of FP&A to drive value creation through analysis of our business. The successful candidate will be hands-on and will lead efforts to support the wholesale and eCommerce business in budgeting and forecasting, ad hoc analysis, cash flow reporting, operating metrics reporting and analysis, board and bank level presentations and development of our BI tools and dashboards. This position will interface directly with all teams throughout the company, as well as our Private Equity owners, Prospect Capital. The position will be based in our New Jersey office with occasional travel to our NY city office.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Drive weekly cash flow reporting including a full understanding and automation of drivers thereto.
• Prepare reports and presentations for quarterly Board of Directors meetings.
• Support expense management initiatives by partnering with leadership to manage expense line-items and partner with procurement to spearhead expense reduction projects.
• Prepare divisional / department KPI’s and scorecards, review results with department leaders.
• Partner with Accounting team during month-end close process to provide FPA validation and guidance as needed.
• Perform ad hoc projects and analysis on an as needed basis.
• Support the annual independent external audit as needed.
• Manage reporting of sales activity by Division/Customer/Brand.
• Develop and provide Board and Senior Management with KPI and performance-based reporting and analysis for week, month, quarter and YTD compared with budget, forecast and LY. Provide explanation of variances.
• Assist with the budget, forecast and long-range plan process.
• Participate in the development of our BI tool and data warehouse.
• Automate and streamline data flows to enable faster more accurate analysis and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Well organized with an ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.
• Experience in ERP systems implementation and development of BI tools a plus.
• Strong quantitative, analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced financial modeling and excel skills for forward forecasting including driver- based models for P&L, B/S and cash flow forecasting Experience developing and improving 13-week forward cash flow forecasting.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and presentation skills; including the ability to provide written and verbal direction effectively.
• Project management skills, from initial idea through execution.
• Strength in building internal partnerships.
• Must be a team player.
• Exposure to digital and e-commerce required.
• Wholesale and eCommerce experience required or demonstrated consulting work in like businesses.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• 5-7 years of experience in planning, analysis and financial management required.
• Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and ERP systems
• Bachelor's Degree required, MBA, and advanced certifications a plus.
• Investment banking or PE experience and/or exposure a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid schedule 2 days remote / 3 days on-site
• Office environment