Financial Analyst - Finance Rotational Program (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nordstrom’s Finance Rotational Program (FRP) is an accelerated development program offering three unique rotations across our finance organization, supporting our core retail business units & functions. In just three years, you'll have the ability to accelerate into a senior financial analyst role, while building a deep understanding of our retail business and a strong foundation of financial skills and competencies. We look to our FRPs as the future finance leaders of our organization. The ideal candidate to enter our FRP in a first-year rotation is motivated, results-oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day. This individual will assist in preparing financial models and reporting, and by serving as the primary day-to-day financial subject matter expert of the business unit you support. This role is offered as hybrid in Seattle, WA. Candidates must be available to work in office at the Nordstrom corporate headquarters a minimum of 4 days/week to be considered for this position. Examples of Potential Rotations: Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis, Supply Chain Finance, Technology Finance, Digital Finance, Merchandcing Finance.

Requirements

BA or BS degree
1+ year of related financial experience, can include internship experience
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Experience in financial modeling and analysis
Commitment to customer service and high-quality deliverables
Fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
Must be willing to relocate to Seattle, WA to be considered and committed to the 3-year duration.

Nice To Haves

experience with Cognos and/or Essbase

Responsibilities

Understand and apply fundamental concepts, general administrative principles, practices and procedures of finance and accounting
Assist with development of financial models to address business needs
Create and analyze period financial reporting to ensure accuracy and insight
Help identify and present trends and opportunities to support management decisions
Maintain strong relationships with business partners
Assist with the annual budget process and support business and finance partners to ensure plan meets designated Company timeline, desired outcomes and financial targets
Support month-end close, forecasting and variance analysis
Ad hoc reporting, projects, and analysis