Analyst, Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Blue Nile•New York, NY

5d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Analyst of Strategic Finance (FP&A) will support the Director of Strategic Finance (FP&A) in driving Blue Nile’s strategic and financial vision. This role serves as a key business partner to the Operations and Merchandising teams, working cross-functionally to provide valuable insights that enhance strategic decision-making. Collaborating closely with Operations leadership, including the COO, this individual will help optimize margin drivers, improve cost structures, and advance business performance. Additionally, the role will support scenario modeling for promotions and product launches while driving automation initiatives to enhance reporting, production, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, or any Technical Field
1-3 years of experience in advisory/consulting, or investment banking, FP&A, strategy, or a technical field (i.e engineering, analytics, etc) with a strong analytical and data-driven approach.
Proficiency in analysis, systems and data tools for organizing and deploying financial insights.
Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful recommendations.
Experience working with large datasets, ensuring accuracy and insightful analysis.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, with strong skills in MS Word and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, PowerBI, or Tableau
Knowledge of SQL/Python is a plus
Background in Retail/CPG Industry
Experience supporting finance functions

Responsibilities

Analyze financial performance against plans and forecasts, identifying gaps and providing actionable insights.
Develop and enhance financial models, processes, and reporting to support evolving planning requirements.
Oversee key aspects of various functional budgets, including Operations, Merchandising, and Technology tracking actual costs versus forecasts and proactively flagging deviations, presenting findings to key stakeholders.
Assess both quantitative and qualitative performance metrics for key leadership teams, delivering streamlined reports with actionable commentary.
Drive topline growth initiatives to help drive commercial capabilities, alongside cost efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities for savings and monitoring the impact of cost optimization efforts.
Prepare and deliver presentations to key stakeholders, including the Blue Nile Leadership Team, providing in-depth performance analysis.
Support data transformation initiatives, including data management, reporting improvements, and detailed report generation for analysis.
Support ad hoc projects as needed.