Sr Financial Analyst II - Express

About PHOENIX 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

The Senior Financial Analyst II is responsible for conducting and documenting complex financial analysis projects. Developing financial models, preparing detailed reports and providing strategic insights to management.  Responsible for reporting financial results relating to sales, margin/inventory, expenses, cash flow or capital spend and related specifics as well as forecasting those implications to the total financial forecast. Develop and maintain daily/weekly/monthly business reporting needs. Leads in preparation of seasonal budgets, long range planning and weekly forecasting process. Typically reports to a Finance Manager.  May provide functional advice or training to less experienced analysts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weekly P&L forecasting including Risk / Opportunity assessment
• Leverage diverse sources of data, advanced skills in Excel, Microsoft Word, Access and PowerPoint
• Ensure the achievement of profit objectives and analyze business issues and opportunities
• Play a key role in developing and maintaining annual budgets, long range plan and monthly financial forecast 
• Research and explain sizeable month-end variances versus financial plans
• Identify business functional drivers and develop methodologies to support in-depth analysis and decision making
• Provide insightful financial analysis and strategic insight to cross-functional teams
• Works closely with the accounting team to assist with the coordination and supervision of all period closing activities, presentation of monthly financial reporting and all aspects of General Ledger
• Annual / Seasonal Budget / Long Range Planning co-ordination and collaboration with cross functional partners 
• Ad hoc analytics /miscellaneous reporting - long term/short term special projects for leadership
• Partner with business partners to ensure accurate and timely project reporting

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (finance, accounting, engineering, economics majors preferred)
• Advanced degree, CPA or MBA a plus 
• 7+ years of financial analysis experience
• Prior retail finance / accounting experience a plus
• Experience in financial statements (income statement, balance sheet & cash flow statements)  modeling and analysis
• Previous leadership experience a plus 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Extreme focus on data accuracy 
• Ability to model complex business questions/issues
• Ability to think analytically and creatively
• Strong accounting skills 
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks/projects 
• Demonstrated leadership skills and strong interest in advancement 
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where self-motivation and initiative are critical to success in an ever changing environment 
• Ability to work with various levels of management throughout the organization 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Self starter and motivator, ability to remain focused and on task with minimal direction
• Advanced PC skill proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work with ambiguity to solve issues
• Ability to influence peers and cross functional partners
• Ability to understand, analyze and communicate key business dirvers to others
• Ability to drive change 

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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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