Technology Financial Analyst

Gravity IT Resources; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources is seeking a Technology Financial Analyst for a remote contract role to analyze KPI e-commerce metrics and build reporting tools with merchandising, marketing, and site ops leaders.

You will deliver dashboards and insights to influence digital planning, optimize e-commerce performance, and support budgeting, forecasts, and Open to Buy discussions. Strong Excel and SQL/Python skills are essential, with retail analytics experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in eCommerce, merchandising, financial reporting, planning or forecasting.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Proficient in SQL and/or Python.
• Prior experience working in retail.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Create daily, periodic, and annual digital tools, reports, and analysis for KPI tracking versus plan to identify risks and opportunities.
• Serve as a point of contact for e-Commerce logistics to answer financial questions within the department.
• Design and monitor reports analyzing logistics data, adjusting based on trends and future opportunities.
• Manage, prepare, and coordinate reports for executive monthly business reviews and Open to Buy sessions on e-Commerce performance.
• Develop and maintain digital analyses with insights, recommendations, and action points for senior leadership, including sales and costs.
• Generate actionable insights on e-Commerce performance versus budget, targets, and forecasts, identifying recent trends.
• Perform deep dive analytics for the digital shelf to optimize catalog performance.
• Partner with digital stakeholders to analyze and report on their performance areas.
• Monitor and measure risks and benefits of various business strategies such as email campaigns, coupons, and promotions.
• Support strategies to maximize revenue growth through analysis and collaboration with business owners and management.
• Deliver daily ad hoc business analysesBuild tools and models to ensure accurate forecasting processes
• Design, update, and create reports and templates summarizing period and quarterly financial outcomes for management
• Articulate recommendations and strategies to stakeholders and executive management

Skills

eCommerce

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Planning

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Retail experience

Tools

SQL

Python

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Technology Financial Analyst

Location Requirements: Remote

Job Type: Contract

Role Overview:
You will conduct deep dive analysis of KPI e-Commerce metrics and partner with leaders across merchandising, marketing, and site experience to build reporting tools and insights. Your work will drive digital planning and provide performance recommendations, supporting strategic decisions and optimizing e-Commerce operations.

Responsibilities:

• Create daily, periodic, and annual digital tools, reports, and analysis for KPI tracking versus plan to identify risks and opportunities
• Serve as a point of contact for e-Commerce logistics to answer financial questions within the department
• Design and monitor reports analyzing logistics data, adjusting based on trends and future opportunities
• Manage, prepare, and coordinate reports for executive monthly business reviews and Open to Buy sessions on e-Commerce performance
• Develop and maintain digital analyses with insights, recommendations, and action points for senior leadership, including sales and costs
• Generate actionable insights on e-Commerce performance versus budget, targets, and forecasts, identifying recent trends
• Perform deep dive analytics for the digital shelf to optimize catalog performance
• Partner with digital stakeholders to analyze and report on their performance areas
• Monitor and measure risks and benefits of various business strategies such as email campaigns, coupons, and promotions
• Support strategies to maximize revenue growth through analysis and collaboration with business owners and management
• Deliver daily ad hoc business analysesBuild tools and models to ensure accurate forecasting processes
• Design, update, and create reports and templates summarizing period and quarterly financial outcomes for management
• Articulate recommendations and strategies to stakeholders and executive management

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in one of these areas: eCommerce, merchandising, financial reporting, planning, forecasting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel
• Proficient in SQL and/or Python
• Prior experience working in retail
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.