Analyst / Sr Analyst, Brand Finance

Abercrombie & Fitch; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to join Brand Finance in Columbus, OH.

You will own selling margin forecasting, inventory forecasting, and provide data-driven insights guiding decisions across Finance and Merchandise Planning. The role requires strong financial modeling in Excel, proficiency with Power BI, and the ability to lead cross-functional alignment meetings, deliver ad-hoc analyses, and develop scalable dashboards while supporting Quarter-End

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in FP&A, MP&A, Retail Analytics, or a similar analytical field.
• Strong modeling skills in Excel and proficiency with data tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• High attention to detail and a natural curiosity to dive into the “why” behind numbers.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter mentality with an eagerness to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end selling margin forecasting process with pricing and markdown implications.
• Manage inventory forecasting to align buy plans with sales expectations and productivity targets.
• Conduct promotional and pricing analysis to evaluate ROI and margin implications.
• Lead monthly forecast alignment meetings across audiences including executives.
• Collaborate with global finance partners for alignment and scenario planning.
• Build and maintain scalable reports, dashboards, and analytical tools in Power BI & Excel.
• Support Quarter-End Board Deck materials with synthesized KPIs and forward-looking risks.
• Identify opportunities to streamline forecasting processes and improve analytical rigor.

Skills

Financial modeling

Power BI

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business Analytics/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description:Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Financial Analyst to join our Brand Finance team. This role will be responsible for leading selling margin forecasting, inventory forecasting, and providing data-driven insights that guide business decisions across Finance and Merchandise Planning.The ideal candidate has strong financial modeling skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to turn complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations. This person will also manage and lead monthly alignment meetings with cross-functional teams and leadership, while also contributing to week/month/quarter-end deliverables, and ad-hoc analyses.This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.What Will You Be Doing?Own the end-to-end selling margin forecasting process, including Average Unit Retail and Costing metrics, as well as Price Type management and markdown implicationsManage inventory forecasting to ensure alignment between buy plans, sales expectations, and inventory productivity targetsConduct promotional and pricing analysis to evaluate effectiveness, ROI, and margin implicationsLead monthly forecast alignment meetings, communicating insights clearly across audiences, from business partners to executivesCollaborate with global finance partners to align expectations and scenario planningBuild and maintain scalable reports, dashboards, and analytical tools within Power BI & Excel, proactively adjusting for shifts in marketing calendar, and consumer behaviorSupport preparation of Quarter-End Board Deck materials, synthesizing key performance drivers, financial insights, and forward-looking risks/opportunitiesIdentify opportunities to streamline forecasting processes and improve analytical rigorWhat Do You Need To Bring?Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field4+ years of experience in FP&A, MP&A, Retail Analytics, or a similar analytical fieldStrong modeling skills in Excel and proficiency with data tools (e.g., Power BI)Strong communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional partnersHigh attention to detail and a natural curiosity to dive into the “why” behind numbersAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentA self-starter mentality with an eagerness to take on new challengesCompany DescriptionAbercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.