SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Kleinfeld Bridal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleinfeld Bridal seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in New York to monitor and analyze accounting data, prepare financial reports and support budgeting and forecasting activities. You will build financial models to identify strategic options and contingency plans, and assist in month-end close and audits.

The role requires 3–6 years of FP&A experience in retail, strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), and excellent communication. Collaboration with the Exec VP of Finance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field is required.
• 3–6 years FP&A experience in retail preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual and interim budget planning and forecasting processes by analyzing operating costs and sales.
• Develop financial models to identify strategic alternatives and contingency plans.
• Support month-end close by analyzing line items on financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain daily, monthly and annual business metrics.
• Assist with audits and related financial issues with the Exec VP of Finance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced MS Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Ethics and integrity

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Macros

Excel formatting

Job description

Overview:The Senior Financial Analyst monitors and analyzes accounting data and produces financial reports or statements. Establishes and enforces proper accounting methods, policies and principlesRoles and Responsibilities:The senior financial analyst will/is:Manage annual and interim budget planning and forecasting processes by analyzing operating costs and salesInterpret and review financial results and develop financial models to identify strategic alternatives and contingency plans.Support the month-end close process by performing in-depth analysis of the various line items on the financial statements.Prepare various sales tax returnsPrepare and maintain daily, monthly and annual business metricsSpecial projects, as neededWorks closely with the Exec VP of Finance and accounting staff on audits and all pertinent financial issuesQualifications and Education RequirementsEducations:Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field3-6 years of FP&A experience in retail preferredStrong understanding of retail operationsCommunication:Excellent communication skills, written and oral, able to articulate and communicate with management and staffLeadership:Able to demonstrate problem resolution skillsAble to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with staff at all levels of the organizationOrganizational Skills:Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizingDetail orientedDemonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrityrequired skills:Ability to analyze and present financial dataExcellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detailExcellent math skillsExcellent time managementExcellent professional interpersonal skills both in person and by phoneAbility to manage multiple projects independentlyAdvanced MS Excel skills relating to logic formulas, pivot tables, xlookup, macros and formatting.Salary Range: $125K - $145K plus bonus eligible