Senior Financial Analyst

Talentify; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 128,943,000 - 162,667,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

GTT is recruiting a Senior Financial Analyst in Framingham, MA for a 3-month contract. Hybrid in-office schedule (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). You will build location-based labor and expense plans, deliver regular performance reports, and provide analytical guidance to influence management decisions.

The role requires 8+ years in budgeting and a strong finance background, with advanced Excel and excellent communication skills. Experience in retail finance and inventory is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years budget preparation, administration and control in a multiunit environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Advanced level in Excel and ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Experience in a growth, fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly labor and expense plans by location to support operating plans.
• Provide weekly/monthly reporting and analysis to inform forecasting.
• Interface with Finance teams to support monthly planning, rolling plan, and close processes.
• Develop budgeting policies, practices, and standards.
• Support ad hoc analyses that drive sales and profit growth.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as invoice processing.

Skills

Budget preparation

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multiunit experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

OutlookSoft

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Framingham, MA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office)

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire potential)
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $45.00–$57.00 / Hour (USD)
• Interview Process: 1-round panel interview with two managers
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing ongoing analytical support enabling cost effective operational performance and information that will influence senior management decision-making. Develops and allocates monthly store sales, labor and controllable expense plans for each location by evaluating and interpreting recent performance trends for a complex group of store specific metrics while considering annual plan assumptions. Responsible for preparing weekly and monthly reports that provide insight on recent performance, and interpretation and impact of this performance on future periods. Assesses performance to plan and prior periods on all metrics that influence the planning process including sales, productivity, wage rates, attrition, and consideration for non-traditional, start-up, and test formats, all of which influence recommendations for future plan periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop monthly labor and expense plans by location that result in an operating plan used to staff and schedule to meet business requirements.
• Interface routinely with Zone Staff to provide support, challenge results, reassess needs, and provide analytic guidance that will influence results.
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting and analysis that address performance to plan results on a variety of metrics that will influence forecasting.
• Interface routinely with analysts and accountants in all Marmaxx and HomeGoods Finance areas providing required support that influences monthly operational planning, rolling plan, and month end closing processes.
• Development of methods, procedures, and guidelines for preparation of labor and expense budgets, recommending budgeting policies, practices, and standards.
• Conduct research and inquiry relative to supporting ad hoc analyses that support sales and profit growth.
• Support administrative tasks (invoice processing, etc.) as required.

Required Skills

• 8 plus years budget preparation, administration and control experience in a multiunit environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Advanced level in Excel.
• Ability to quickly achieve proficiency in new applications.
• Experience in a strong growth, fast pace, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Executive level communication and presentation skills.
• Retail experience.
• OutlookSoft is a plus.

Education Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.

Required Experience

• 8 years of budget preparation, administration, and control experience in a multiunit environment.
• Analytical background; experience as a Financial Analyst or in a financially focused role.
• Demonstrated ability to present analysis and results to leadership.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Retail industry experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or industries involving inventory management.
• Experience independently owning or being in charge of a specific budget.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This Fortune 100 global retail organization is the world's leading off-price apparel and home fashions company, operating more than 5,200 stores across ten countries under iconic brands. Employing tens of thousands of professionals across merchandising, operations, supply chain, corporate finance, marketing, and technology, the company offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with meaningful career pathways and substantial development opportunities for motivated individuals.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.