Discovery is at the core of everything we do - whether it’s a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting partnerships with people around the world. That’s what makes TJX different. You can find it all across our brands: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense. Every one of our brands has one thing in common: environments that are always changing. That’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you.

Posting Notes: 770 Cochituate Rd Framingham MA 01701 

Senior Financial Analyst – Merchandising Analysis

Our Marmaxx Finance group has an immediate need for a Senior Financial Analyst in the Merchant Finance Analysis Group. This Senior Financial Analyst will work on projects that drive and support the Merchandise Planning and Buying organization at TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

Responsibilities:

• Perform standard Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly reporting with excellent attention to detail
• Develop and maintain analytical models to analyze Sales, Gross Margin and Inventory components to provide guidance on business performance and financial plans
• Provide accurate and timely ad-hoc analysis to address existing and new business needs; investigate variances in merchandise reporting and analysis
• Deliver strategy and recommendations on various Buying and Merchandising initiatives across all levels of Management
• Present on other various deliverables including day-to-day reporting and conceptual topics
• Partner with other areas of Marmaxx Finance and build relationships with operational partners across the business (Merchandising, Planning & Allocation, etc.)

Potential Projects:

• Store Planning Initiatives – partner with Store Planning to evaluate various groups of stores
• Merchandising Initiatives – evaluate Inventory Management, Freshness, Receipts, Flow, etc. and seek improvement opportunities to existing reports
• Financial Performance – provide detailed financial analysis for special projects/stores of interest
• Merchant Financial Plans – maintain systemic feeds to various reports, incl. Shrink, Markdowns, Dollar Out and Open-to-Buy
• Strategic Reporting Enhancement – assist in the transition of existing reports to the new Cognos Reporting Platform

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience working in an Analysis and/or Finance environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting preferred
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; experience reporting on large amounts of data
• Strong communication skills with an ability to obtain information and devise business solutions
• Able to concisely and effectively deliver results to management
• Ability to provide strategic recommendations to the business on key Financial & Merchandise plans
• High level of curiosity to explore, learn and understand business information
• Strong sense of urgency around delivery of reports and deadlines
• Self-starter with high level of time management skills and ability to prioritize individual workload
• Strong technical skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required (i.e. pivot tables, power pivot, function logic and lookup/reference formulas and charts); experience with applications such as Monarch, Mainframe, and Cognos is preferred but not required

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs! 

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long term disability; paid holidays/vacation/sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; childcare/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

This position has a starting salary range of $80,500 to $102,700 per year.

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive.

Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people that work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

 Posting Notes: 770 Cochituate Rd Framingham MA 01701