Financial Analyst II - Pottery Barn Kids and Teen

Pottery Barn Kids; San Francisco, California, Jacksonville (CA, MO, FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a financial analyst to join their dynamic team in San Francisco. In this role, you will engage in key financial processes, such as month-end close activities and forecasting, while providing essential support to the Pottery Barn Kids and Teen brands. Your analytical skills will be crucial in driving sound financial decisions and presenting insights to senior management. This position offers a blend of onsite collaboration and remote flexibility, ensuring a balanced work environment. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Generous employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits including dental and vision

Tax-free commuter benefits

Wellness program

Learning opportunities

Career development workshops

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a financial role with a focus on analysis and reporting.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial modeling and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, forecasting, and budgeting through variance analysis.
• Analyze trends in key performance indicators and provide strategic insights.
• Develop financial presentations for Senior Management summarizing performance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Financial Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview of the role

You will take an active role in key financial processes, including month end close activities, reporting of key performance indicators, forecast planning, and financial decision support for our Pottery Barn Kids and Teen brands and key stakeholders. You will work in close partnership with business partners providing full financial support and applying business and analytical skills to ensure sound financial decisions are made.

Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end close process, financial forecasting, and budgeting for our Pottery Barn brands through variance analysis, preparation of month-end accruals, and partnerships with key stakeholders.


• Analyzing current and past trends in key performance indicators including revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses and capital expenditures. Providing strategic insights, hypotheses, and conclusions based upon this analysis.


• Developing insightful financial presentations for Senior Management to concisely summarize performance and highlight key business components.


• Investigating, analyzing, and presenting recommendations regarding various special projects related to business operations from a broader corporate scope.

Criteria

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related degree


• 2-4 years relevant work experience in a financial role;


• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; advanced financial modeling skills


• Self-motivated, flexible, positive attitude, and intellectually curios.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; innovative, organized, thorough.


• Strong ability to turn data into actionable insights


• Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco office Monday - Thursday and work remotely on Fridays.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands


• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities


• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer


• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits


• Tax-free commuter benefits


• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University


• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities


• Resources for self-development


• Advisor (Mentor) program


• Career development workshops and learning programs


• Speaker series

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

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