Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Ross Stores, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in California is seeking a Financial Analyst who will support the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team. Responsibilities include driving financial results through forecasting, reporting, and analyses for executive reviews. The role demands a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in financial analysis, requiring advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems. The position offers a competitive salary in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-college experience in financial analysis or planning.
• Strong ability to synthesize data and design analyses.
• Detail-oriented with strong commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in weekly forecasting process and analyze key P&L drivers.
• Prepare various financial reports including performance analysis.
• Lead monthly store-contribution analysis for profitability insights.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Financial analysis

Proficiency in PowerBI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field

Tools

PowerBI

Hyperion

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

General Purpose

As a Financial Analyst, you will support the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team by driving long‑term growth and financial results through forecasting, long‑term planning, reporting, and strategic analysis. You will provide insights to the Finance department and Senior Leadership, support consolidation, reporting, and analysis, and research and communicate variances and key drivers. On a quarterly basis, you will complete a wide range of analyses for the Executive team and the Quarterly Board Meeting.

Base salary range: $81,000 - $121,800, dependent on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the company’s weekly forecasting process. Understand the key P&L drivers (sales, gross margin, inventory, etc.) and make adjustments to reflect updated information.
• Work closely with business partners to solicit inputs, analyze results, and identify business drivers for variances.
• Assist with budgeting and long‑term planning, creating financial targets and communicating major updates to partners.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports, including analysis of business performance, inventory trends, and balance‑sheet data.
• Lead monthly store‑contribution analysis to provide insight on performance and identify root causes of drivers of profitability.

Qualifications and Special Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree required with superior college performance, preferably in an analytical field.
• Minimum 3+ years post‑college experience in retail or financial analysis and planning.
• Strong analytical ability to synthesize data, error‑check, and design analyses to answer specific questions.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Advanced Excel and modeling skills, and proficiency with financial systems (e.g., PowerBI, Hyperion) and PowerPoint.
• Forward‑thinking, resourceful, and comfortable working with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Strong personal character and integrity; trustworthy with confidential information.

Physical Requirements / ADA

Job requires sitting, standing, walking, typing, and working on a computer. Regular in‑office presence is expected, though a hybrid work arrangement may be possible.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ross is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities, and experience, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on protected grounds.