Financial Analyst I

Burlington; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in Burlington, NJ is seeking a Capex Analyst who supports the Finance organization by driving capex budgeting, monthly forecasts, CERs and ROI calculations for capital projects, and assisting with month-end close and variances.

You will present insights to senior leadership, partner with operations, and maintain detailed workpapers while navigating a hybrid work model with on-site presence in Burlington, NJ two days per week.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required; MBA a plus.
• Minimum 1+ years related Accounting/Finance.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual capex budgets by project and monthly capex forecasts by project.
• Oversee the CER process and present to the Capital Expenditure Committee.
• Oversee ROI tracking with operations and Strategy teams.
• Lead month-end close accruals and prepare detailed variance analyses.
• Engage stakeholders and translate complex financial data into clear insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Multi-project management

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Business Support, the Capex Analyst is a key member of the Finance organization, providing financial support to Asset Protection. The Business Support team leads critical financial processes, including month-end journal entries and supporting workpapers, annual budget development, and accurate monthly forecasting. In doing so, the team is also responsible for preparing detailed variance analyses and presenting actionable insights to senior leadership across Finance and operational functions. In addition, the team provides ad-hoc financial modeling and business case support as needed. The responsibilities of this role include working with the operational departments in developing accurate capex budgets and monthly capex forecasts; preparing capital expenditure requisitions (CERs) and return on investment (ROI) calculations for capex projects; overseeing the procurement process (Purchase Order creation and invoice matching) for capital projects; leading month-end close accrual entries; preparing detailed variance analyses and presenting forecast updates to senior leadership.

A Day in the Life

• Financial Planning and Analysis functions - Oversee the development of the annual capex budgets, by project, for various departments, and development of accurate monthly capex forecasts by project.
• Capital Expenditure Requisition (CER) functions - Oversee the CER process for the operational departments, including presenting the CERs to the Capital Expenditure Committee for approval.
• Return on Investment (ROI) functions - Oversee the ROI process for applicable capital projects. This includes working with the operational departments, and Strategy in order to track costs and calculate the ROI.
• Month-end Close functions - Oversee and review the month-end close process for capex, including accounting journal entries. In addition, this position will be responsible for preparing detailed variance analyses, by capital project.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Present annual budgets, monthly forecast updates, ROI metrics to various members of senior leadership within Finance and the operational departments. This person must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as having the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.

You'll Come With

Education and Qualifications:

• Education: BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is required; MBA a plus
• Licenses/Certification/Registration: none required
• Experience: Minimum 1+ years related Accounting/Finance

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong financial analytical skills; advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
• High comfort level working in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and succinctly, both verbally and written, and lead presentations to senior-level executives.
• High degree of reliability including accountability for daily, weekly, and long-term projects.

Physical Requirements: No physical requirements, beyond standard office environment.

Hybrid Position: Must come into the Burlington, NJ headquarters every other Wed/Thu (2 days per week).

Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

• You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount.
• Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance.
• Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00