Financial Analyst - Talbots

As a Financial Analyst, this position will assist in financial planning for the business, various functional areas.  Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting, monthly reporting and variance analysis.  The financial analyst is expected to develop an understanding of the business and assist with analysis to identify business trends and support key operating initiatives. 

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next. 
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
• Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
• Merchandise Discounts! Our associates receive 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within brand items. Additionally, you may also be eligible for discounts at the brands across KnitWell Group.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the execution of the annual budget process and ongoing monthly forecast update process
• Assist in the preparation of key monthly reporting to support business partners
• Assist in the monthly close process, including running GL reports and journal entries
• Work with key business partners to review, forecast, and analyze spend
• Maintain and analyze key financial and operational metrics to understand and evaluate business trend
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and participate in other finance projects as needed

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field;
• 1-4 years progressive finance or public accounting experience
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, filtering & data management formulas.
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion preferred but not required
• Financial modeling experience preferred
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Data and detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage commitments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
• Maintain and analyze key financial and operational metrics to understand and evaluate business trend
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and participate in other finance projects as needed