Financial Planning Analyst

Theory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Theory LLC in New York seeks an Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our FP&A team. You will support the full planning cycle—budget, forecast and close—for our multi-channel retail business, taking ownership of analyses, ensuring accuracy, and communicating insights to cross‑functional partners.

The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline‑driven environment, builds driver‑based models, performs variance analyses, and suggests process improvements.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with concentration in Finance.
• 2-4 years in corporate finance or professional services.
• Retail/multi‑channel experience; Brick & Mortar, E‑Commerce, and/or Wholesale exposure a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong status updates and issue communication.
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, vlookup/xlookup, index-match, complex formulas, multi‑tab workbooks.
• Ability to build clean, well‑structured financial presentations.
• Sharp analytical instincts; identify root causes, trends, and business implications.
• High attention to detail and accountability for quality of work.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage concurrent deadlines.
• Knowledge of accruals and financial concepts.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to managers and cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reporting to highlight areas of focus.
• Develop variance analyses against budget/forecast with narrative root causes.
• Build and maintain financial reporting packages and dashboards for leadership.
• Monitor trends and flag risks/opportunities to FP&A manager.
• Support month-end close with validation, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Own rolling P&L forecasts and update assumptions with business input.
• Build driver-based models with clear assumptions and auditability.
• Assist with scenario and sensitivity modeling for planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Independence

Financial modeling

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business Administration degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Defining the New Modern Founded by Andrew Rosen in 1997, Theory revolutionized the contemporary market with its concept of the urban uniform, a modern edit of elevated essentials. The Fast Retailing acquisition of Theory in 2004 spurred global expansion of the brand; today, Theory operates 221 freestanding stores worldwide. The launch of e-commerce in 2010 and collaborative relationships with department and specialty stores continue to position Theory as a continually expanding international omnichannel phenomenon. A leader in Fast Retailing Group's dossier, Theory balances luxury with accessibility in collections with integrity known for their precisely tailored silhouettes and exceptional fabrics.

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and analytically sharp Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team! This role is a core contributor within the FP&A function, supporting the full planning cycle -- budget, forecast and close -- for our multi-channel retail business. The right candidate does not wait for assignments. They are naturally curious, dig into the data independently, and take full ownership of their work quality from start to finish. They thrive in a deadline-driven environment, manage their own workload without close supervision, and hold themselves to a high standard for accuracy and analytical rigor. If you finish a variance analysis and immediately ask ‘but why?’ – this is the role for you. This role works closely with many cross-functional business partners daily, requiring effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly financial reporting, highlighting areas of focus to facilitate actions; Integral partner to Marketing teams with focus on the effectiveness of spend.
• Develop concise, accurate variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year with meaningful narrative root-cause narrative for all material deviations.
• Build and maintain financial reporting packages and executive dashboards that translate underlying data into clear performance stories.
• Proactively monitor business trends and flag emerging risks or opportunities to the FP&A Manager without being prompted.
• Support month-end close activities through financial validation, accrual support review & preparation, and reconciliation of results.
• Own and maintain the rolling P&L forecasts each week, updating assumptions to reflect current trends and business partner input.
• Build, refine and maintain driver-based financial models independently – from blank page to finished product – with clear assumptions and auditability that link back to strategic goals.
• Assist with scenario and sensitivity modeling to support business decisions and strategic planning exercises.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the budget and forecast processes by building P&Ls that reflect business inputs and prepare materials for leadership review.
• Partner with business owners to gather and validate operating assumptions, ensuring plans are complete and accurate.
• Maintain version-controlled planning files throughout the planning cycle, ensuring auditability at every stage.
• Lead deliverables preparation and systems submissions. Business Partnership & Ad Hoc Analysis
• Serve as a reliable analytical resource for cross-functional partners, responding to requests with speed, accuracy, and a clear business point of view.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and special projects with a structured approach.
• Support forecast review meetings by preparing financial context and anticipating questions leadership is likely to raise.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements across recurring workflows without waiting to be directed.

Minimum Skills & Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with concentration in Finance.
• 2-4 years of experience in a corporate finance or professional services environment.
• Retail, consumer, or multi-channel experience; direct exposure to Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, and/or Wholesale; Retail Sales and Margin Planning experience a plus!
• Demonstrated ability to work independently – manages own workload, self-reviews for accuracy and proactively communicates status and issues without being prompted.
• Advanced Excel skills required – pivot tables, vlookup/xlookup, index-match, complex formulas, and multi-tab/multi-workbook financial models.
• Ability to build clean, well-structured financial presentations.
• Sharp analytical instincts with a proven ability to identify root cause, trends, and business implications – not just report the numbers.
• High attention to detail and personal accountability for the quality and integrity of all work product.
• Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage concurrent deadlines in a demanding environment without close supervision.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting concepts, including accruals.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting financial information to managers and cross-functional partners.

Salary: $115,000-119,000 per year*

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Theory LLC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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