Senior Financial Analyst, Logistics

Bath & Body Works; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

Bath & Body Works is seeking a Sr Financial Analyst to analyze financial performance and drive cost-saving opportunities across direct-to-consumer packaging and logistics expenses. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analyses for executive leaders, reporting into Logistics Finance.

The role requires 4–5 years in financial analysis, strong data skills, and the ability to influence decisions with concise storytelling.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years in financial analysis and supporting operations.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and AI tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-finance partners.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance and establish budgets.
• Partner with cross-functional finance teams for projections.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Manage monthly reporting and forecast risk across departments.
• Oversee Direct Network Parcel expenses and packaging costs.
• Support fulfillment centers and supplier cost tracking.
• Own cancellation and direct units projections weekly.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

AI tools

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Finance or Accounting

MBA in Finance/Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

The Sr Financial Analyst (SFA) is responsible for analyzing financial performance, establishing budgetary goals, and developing recommendations on expense and cost saving opportunities. This role supports management of all direct-to-consumer parcel expenses as well as direct protective packaging (corrugate) expenses for the website. In this role, the analyst will actively manage, monitor, review, report and analyze the expenses and will be expected to identify risks and opportunities for logistics related activities. The SFA will provide executive leaders with budget, cost projections and performance analyses. This position reports to the Manager of Logistics Finance.

Responsibilities

• Perform business, financial, and operations analysis to support senior management decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional finance teams, communicate accurate financial projections and provide the vital level of detail to explain variance analysis.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to facilitate strategic and tactical decision making across various departments.
• Complete monthly reporting process and raise any known forecast risk and ops to cross functional partners.
• Works with operating partners to manage in-season expense spending to ensure compliance with budgeted targets.
• Adhere to deadlines within the internal projections cadence (end of month process, mid-month Risk/Opportunity updates).
• Manage & own Direct Network Parcel expenses supporting monthly projection, accrual prep, ad hoc analyses & initiatives and budgetary cycles. Working hand in hand with internal Parcel team.
• Support all fulfillment centers protective packaging needs and managing associated expenses, PO placement & tracking and calibrating the projection. Working closely with operations partners, fulfillment centers and suppliers.
• Own BBWD’s Cancellation projections and Direct Units projections provided out weekly to all BBWD’s fulfillment centers.
• Find opportunities for continuous improvement in functional work, reporting and standard operating procedures.
• Interface with Senior Finance and Operations leaders.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years in Financial Analysis, experience in supporting Operations a plus.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and utilizing new tools such as AI to streamline work.
• Must be able to work in less structured environment and work with ambiguous / incomplete data.
• Comfortable working with different partners (internal and external), managing to keep them on track financially and influencing their decisions.
• Ability to communicate in an effective and concise manner with non-finance partners to influence business decisions. Able to distill, articulate and model complex business questions/matters as necessary – adjusting the message based on audience.
• Mine for areas of opportunity to streamline processes to enable continued productivity increases and find expense savings in P&L.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills. Strong attention to detail.
• Great organizational skills and the ability to quickly shift priorities based on business need.
• Highly motivated and demonstrates independent initiative in performance against objectives.
• Exhibits leadership proficiencies and professional maturity in dealing with peers, partners, and senior leaders.
• Conducts all work in a confidential, ethical, and professional manner.
• Ability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance or Accounting
• MBA with focus in Finance and/or Accounting, preferred.
• Financial accreditations and/or CPA, preferred.

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

Benefits

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
• Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Washington Fair Chance Act Guide

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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Category: Finance