Sr. Financial Analyst (Corporate FP&A)

Ross Stores, Inc.; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for the Corporate FP&A team to drive long-term growth through forecasting, planning, and strategic analysis for the Finance department and senior leadership.

The role demands strong financial modeling, advanced Excel, and comfort with ambiguity, with collaboration across executives and business partners. Hybrid in-office work is expected, with regular interaction in finance initiatives and investor relations support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with superior college performance.
• 3–5 years post-college experience (retail or financial planning).
• Strong analytical ability to synthesize data, reconcile work, and design analyses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly forecasting and analyze P&L drivers.
• Assist with budgeting and long-term planning, communicating updates to partners.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly financial reports and analyze performance, inventory trends, and balance sheet data.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Power BI

Analytical ability

Presentation skills

PowerPoint

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFA or MBA (plus)

Tools

Power BI

MicroStrategy

Hyperion

PeopleSoft

Flash Sales

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Company seeks an intellectually curious and self-motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join the high-performing Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, responsible for driving long-term growth and financial results through forecasting, long-term planning, reporting, and strategic analysis to drive insights for the Finance department and Senior Leadership at Ross Stores. The ideal candidate must have strong financial modeling experience, be highly motivated, demonstrate comfort with ambiguity, is capable of taking initiative and driving for results, and have the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization. The Senor Analyst will report to the Sr. Manager, FP&A and interact frequently with other executives within Finance.

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Company seeks an intellectually curious and self-motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join the high-performing Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, responsible for driving long-term growth and financial results through forecasting, long-term planning, reporting, and strategic analysis to drive insights for the Finance department and Senior Leadership at Ross Stores. The ideal candidate must have strong financial modeling experience, be highly motivated, demonstrate comfort with ambiguity, is capable of taking initiative and driving for results, and have the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization. The Senor Analyst will report to the Sr. Manager, FP&A and interact frequently with other executives within Finance.
The base salary range for this role is $96,700 – $146,050. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
Essential Functions

• Assist with the company’s weekly forecasting process. Understand the details / drivers behind key P&L lines (sales, gross margin, inventory, etc.) and make adjustments to reflect updated information. Work closely with business partners to solicit inputs and analyze results. Identify business drivers for variances, including changes in trends and/or company plans.
• Assist with the company’s budgeting and long-term planning processes including creating budget financial targets, sending out communications to business partners regarding major updates, generating high level summaries and explaining key variances.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports including analysis of business performance, inventory trends, and balance sheet data. Provide ongoing analytical support to influence strategic direction, guide investor relations activities, and inform senior management and Board level discussion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (cont.)
COMPETENCIES
Analysis & Judgment
Commitment
Business Acumen
Planning & Organizing
Adaptability
Technical / Functional Competence
Communication
Drives Results
Problem Solving Strategic Thinking
Teamwork
Building Effective Teams
People
Organizational Agility
Ensures Accountability & Execution
Manages Conflict
Leading by Example
Collaboration
Qualifications & Special Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree required with demonstrated superior college performance (preferably in an analytical field). CFA or MBA is a plus.

• Prefer 3-5 years post college experience (within a retail company or within a financial analysis and planning group)
• Strong analytical ability – must be able to synthesize data, be able to error check and reconcile own work and be able to design analysis to answer specific questions
• A detail-oriented approach – must pay close attention to the details and have the drive to get things right
• Strong technical skills including advanced Excel and modeling, a proven ability to learn financial systems / applications (i.e., PowerBi, MicroStrategy, Hyperion, Peoplesoft Financial Systems, Flash Sales), and proficiency in Powerpoint.
• Forward-thinking, resourceful and problem-solving mindset, drawn to building off ambiguity with a willingness to take on challenges in an environment with consistently changing priorities.
• Unquestionable personal and professional character and integrity – must be trustworthy with confidential information.

Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to work in an office environment, including using a computer, attending meetings, working as part of a team, and the ability to communicate with team members and others
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
For hybrid: This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback
Supervisory Responsibilities
None"
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.