Financial Analyst - IT - Burlington Stores

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retailers in the nation, join Burlington Stores, Inc. team! We are seeking an experienced Finance/Accounting professional to oversee and manage departmental operational and capital budgets. This individual will interact with department leaders to review budgets plans and forecasts, ensuring appropriate reporting and measures are in place to meet stated goals. Additional responsibilities include leading the development of budgets and business justifications, identifying and implementing process efficiencies and providing expert assistance in meeting accounting and finance requirements of the Company as well as to provide assistance in identifying efficiency and effectiveness opportunities.

The role will be the key point of contact and partner with the Finance/Accounting teams and other company departments.

A Day In The Life:

Manages Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting:

• Assist with the monthly re-forecast of IT Projects
• Prepare sub-schedules and conduct necessary research to explain variances
• Conduct pre-meetings with IT team in preparation for monthly forecast meeting with sponsors
• Provide daily advisory to IT pyramid on all financial matters

1. Operational Support:

• Run AP data queries in Cognos
• Analyze monthly invoice payments versus budget commitments
• Prepare and analyze additional operational reporting/analytics and ad hoc requests as directed by the IT pyramid and/or IT Finance

1. Annual Budgeting Support:

• Assist IT pyramid in development of Annual Expense and Capital Budgets
• Develop reporting analytics to provide IT budget owners with the tools necessary to manage their expenses versus Plan
• Serve as IT/Corporate Finance liaison in all budgeting meetings and activities

1. IT Capital Administration:

• Support the development, coordination, and approvals of required Capex expenditure request documentation (Financials; Executive Summary business justifications; Signatures)
• Assist in the preparation of Business Case and Cost / Benefit analyses

To Be Successful You Should Possess: 

Education: 4 year Accounting/Finance degree preferred

Experience: Minimum 2-5 years related Accounting/Finance – preference is 5+ years

Skills and Abilities: Advanced Excel user; Proficiency in computerized accounting applications; Prior budgeting/forecasting experience a plus

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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