Senior Financial Analyst (Business Development) - Marshall Retail Group

About Us:

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

Marshall Retail Group prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located. InMotion Entertainment Group is the largest airport-based electronics retailer in travel locations globally, with access and insight into the latest technologies for business and leisure travelers, InMotion offers lifestyle products and electronics that include a wide breadth of headphones, mobile power, Bluetooth speakers and travel accessories.

Job Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst will work with Finance and Business Development to create financial models and evaluate potential opportunities for new stores in Airports, Rail stations and Casinos. The role will require you to work cross-functionally with the business to gather data and information to validate the assumptions made in the modeling process. You will present your numbers to senior managers within the company to gain their buy-in for potentially significant investments.

• Work with the Business Development team to understand the scope of the project
• Define and source the data required with the internal teams
• Analyzing financial statements, reports and developing financial models
• Validate assumptions through benchmarking and market research  
• Prepare and present cost projections to c-level executives

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, commercial, accounting or related field (Preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Analysis or Commercial Analysis
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to influence and impact the business
• Expertise in MS Excel and creating financial models
• Ability to present financial data using detailed reports and charts

Benefits & More:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Amazing Employee Discount at all our stores
• Career Advancement Opportunities

We can’t wait to meet you so apply today at www.JobsatMRG.com!

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WH Smith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. At WH Smith North America, it’s about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!