Senior FP&A Analyst: Retail Growth & Strategy

The Michael's Companies; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Various voluntary insurance options

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. is seeking a Sr Financial Analyst in Irving, TX to deliver comprehensive financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic insights that drive performance.

You will build and maintain models, partner with cross‑functional teams, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. Preferred candidates have 5+ years in FP&A, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and experience with SAP/Oracle/Hyperion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• 5 years of finance experience in an FP&A function.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Proven experience collaborating with business teams and presenting to senior leadership.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Power BI experience; knowledge of Essbase and/or Oracle Financials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, new store openings, product/category analysis, and promotional planning.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision‑making.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and analyze deviations from plan.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather data and ensure accurate forecasting.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Analyze financial results, KPIs, and variances against plan; provide actionable insights.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to understand business drivers and align financial goals.
• Identify and communicate cost-saving opportunities and support cost-control initiatives.
• Lead or support special financial projects and ad‑hoc analyses as required.

Skills

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Financial analysis

Presentation to leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

Oracle Financials

Hyperion

Essbase

MS Office

Job description

The Michaels Companies Inc. is seeking a Sr Financial Analyst in Irving, TX to deliver comprehensive financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic insights that drive performance.

You will build and maintain models, partner with cross‑functional teams, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. Preferred candidates have 5+ years in FP&A, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and experience with SAP/Oracle/Hyperion.