What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Analyst, Strategic Finance & Planning position at Athleta?
About the Role
This Senior Analyst role is dedicated to the Athleta brand and resides on the Company Planning team under the Strategic Finance arm of the team. The Strategic Finance arm supports the North America Athleta business for both stores and online channels. This role will collaborate with finance partners and other cross functional partners to drive decisions aimed at maximizing sales and profitability with a focus on sales, margin and inventory. In this role you will be responsible for supporting activities such as annual budget/operating plan, monthly forecast, reporting, building financial models, and generally keeping the broader Company Planning team on track with deliverables. Using these activities as a foundation, you will provide executive leaders and other relevant stakeholders with forward-looking financial projections, performance perspective, and foundations for optimal decision-making. You are someone who operates well in ambiguity, thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment, and is excited about driving consistent, profitable, growth for the brand.
What You'll Do
- Partner with Senior Manager of Strategic Planning on Budget, Annual Operating Plan, Long Range Plan (3-5 year horizon) for Sales, Margin & Inventory. Pertains to store channel, online channel and omni channel.
- Partner with Inventory Management teams on items related to sales/margin/inventory forecast and overall inventory composition/health
- Lead reporting efforts for the broader Company Planning team (as needed)
- Support Ad-Hoc work and financial models to drive the business towards strong top line growth, profitability and overall inventory health (as needed)
- Initiate analyses with a growth mindset to solve problems, create alternatives, and provide recommendations to leadership based on quantitative and objective analysis
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross functional teams at all levels of the organization
- Serve as team Chief Administrative Officer for all things related to forecast and process calendar
- Support the broader Company Planning team as needed
Who You Are
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work with a large amount of detail without losing sight of the big picture
- Self-motivated: empowered to make quick, calculated decisions, follow through with responsibilities and be fully accountable for results
- Strategic and analytical thought partner with high proficiency in financial/analytical modeling. Strong technical aptitude, including ability to learn and develop company systems, tools, and reporting
- High level of emotional intelligence and be able to work under strict deadlines
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Essbase - strong Excel skills are needed to manage large amounts of data
- Strong knowledge of Sales/Margin & Inventory relationships
- Knowledge of Omniture, NOVA/MicroStrategy preferred
- Anticipate operational/financial model issues and partners with team to develop preventative measures
