What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Merchandise Finance position at Ross?
GENERAL PURPOSE :
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for coordinating core finance processes such as forecasting, budgeting and 5 year planning. These responsibilities include : providing detailed expense reconciliation, preparing month end close journal and forecast entries, conducting analytics from disparate sources, producing multiple financial reports and performing ad hoc research requests.
The Financial Analyst will report to the Manager of Merchandise Finance and interact frequently with the Director and VP of Merchandise Finance and other key members of the buying office leadership team.
The base salary range for this role is $75,700 to $113,650. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Provide timely and accurate accounting support for forecast and month end close activities to include preparing month end close journal entries and reconciling invoices for multiple departments.
- Participate in the 5 year plan and annual budgeting processes for the buying offices, including creating analytics and building financial models.
- Analyze monthly buying office expense trends against forecast and budget. Prepare reporting packages that summarize mid-month, month / quarter / year-end performance. Understand the details / drivers behind expense lines and explain key variances.
- Maintain expense and headcount databases and initiate improvements to ensure accurate records.
- Complete ad hoc analyses and special projects as requested to answer questions regarding buying office financial performance
- Develop and maintain training guides and work step instructions.
COMPETENCIES :
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADA :
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper / files, etc.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
Vision requirements : Ability to see information in print and / or electronically.
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and / or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work
LI-Hybrid
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
None
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or
promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part
of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse
workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination
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conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic
characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $75,700 - $113,650
