Senior FP&A Analyst - Strategic Finance

Blue Nile; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diamond bridal jewelry company seeks a Senior Analyst of Strategic Finance to support financial planning and analysis. This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance decision-making, optimize costs, and drive automation initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in finance, with a focus on data-driven insights.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discount

Parental leave

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience, including 2 years in external audit or investment banking.
• Experience with large datasets and financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights.
• Develop financial models and oversee budgets.
• Prepare presentations for key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Data-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

MS/MBA

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

Python

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

R2Net (Blue Nile & James Allen) is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul. R2Net Inc. is an innovative technology company that provides e-commerce and supply chain platforms to connect the entire span of the diamond industry’s ecosystem, including manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

The Senior Analyst of Strategic Finance (FP&A) will support the Manager of Strategic Finance (FP&A) and the Vice President of FP&A in driving R2Net’s strategic and financial vision. This role serves as a key business partner to the Operations and Merchandising teams, working cross-functionally to provide valuable insights that enhance strategic decision-making. Collaborating closely with Operations leadership, including the COO, this individual will help optimize margin drivers, improve cost structures, and advance business performance. Additionally, the role will support scenario modeling for promotions and product launches while driving automation initiatives to enhance reporting, production, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial performance against plans and forecasts, identifying gaps and providing actionable insights.
• Develop and enhance financial models, processes, and reporting to support evolving planning requirements.
• Oversee key aspects of the Operations & Merchandising budgets, tracking actual costs versus forecasts and proactively flagging deviations. Present findings to key stakeholders.
• Assess both quantitative and qualitative performance metrics for the Operations and Merchandising teams, delivering streamlined reports with actionable commentary.
• Drive cost efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities for savings and monitoring the impact of cost optimization efforts.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to key stakeholders, including the R2Net Leadership Team, providing in-depth performance analysis.
• Support data transformation initiatives, including data management, reporting improvements, and detailed report generation for analysis.
• Support ad hoc projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred (MS/MBA a plus).

• 3+ years of experience, including a minimum of 2 years in external audit, advisory/consulting, or investment banking, with a strong analytical and data-driven approach. Experience with a Big 4 firm is a plus.
• Proficiency in information systems and data tools for organizing and deploying financial insights.
• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful recommendations.
• Experience working with large datasets, ensuring accuracy and insightful analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, with strong skills in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with SAP, PowerBI, or Tableau
• Knowledge of SQL/Python is a plus
• Background in Retail/CPG Industry
• Experience supporting finance functions

At R2Net (Blue Nile & James Allen), many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Parental leave
• Life insurance

Annual base pay: $90,000 - $110,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.

At this time, R2NET will not consider sponsoring a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Additional Information: R2NET INC. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. R2NET INC. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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