Job Description
General Summary: The Sr. Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis 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 (Stores & eCommerce) by owning the 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*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 *Marketing Expense projections - partnering with Marketing business partners to forecast SG&A expenses *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:
