Sr Analyst, Company Planning

Gap Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Senior Analyst of Company Planning to drive strategic financial decisions for the North America Athleta business. The role involves financial forecasting, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance sales and profitability. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background, a Bachelor's degree, and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in retail or eCommerce.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage in-season forecast and annual budget for sales and inventory.
• Lead event reporting and provide performance insights to executive leaders.
• Support ad-hoc financial modeling to drive growth and profitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Economics

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

About the RoleThe Senior Analyst of Company Planning at Athleta will play a crucial role in driving strategic financial decisions to enhance sales and profitability. This position involves collaborating with finance and cross-functional partners to support the North America Athleta business for the online channel.What You'll Do

• Forecasting and Budgeting: Partner with the Digital Manager of Company Planning to develop and manage the in-season forecast and annual budget for sales, margin, levers (KPIs) and inventory.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct tops-down and bottoms-up sizing of risk and opportunity for sales, margin, and inventory forecasts, and analyze commercial plan strategies to maximize profitability.

• Reporting: Lead event reporting and Digital channel marketing vehicle reporting efforts for the Company Planning team, providing executive leaders with performance insights (ROAS, CPSV, etc.).

• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Support ad-hoc financial modeling and analyses to drive strong top-line growth and profitability.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.

• Administrative Support: Serve as the team Chief Administrative Officer for all forecast and process calendar-related activities.

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in retail or eCommerce.

• Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Attributes: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment. Ability to operate well in ambiguity and drive consistent, profitable growth for the brand.