Financial Analyst II

J.Jill • Quincy, MA

96d • $75,900 - $85,000

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II performs financial activities including forecasting, modeling, budgeting, and reporting for the Finance organization. The role owns complex processes and contributes to the team, working independently and proactively creating views and insights based on business results and performance for leadership. Initially, the position focuses on Distribution Center, Sourcing, and other corporate overhead expense planning and forecasting.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills to synthesize large quantities of data, identify trends and drivers, and create insightful analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a multitasking environment.
• Ability to build partnerships, influence decisions, and work collaboratively.
• Creative thinking and ability to bring innovative ideas and approaches to solve issues.
• Passion for driving and delivering results.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Comfort with ambiguity; ability to articulate a point of view while highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Experience in financial planning, model building, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or CPA.
• Experience with GL systems.
• Exposure to financial statement analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts by partnering with department leaders to monitor operating expenses, review expense trends, analyze actual-versus-forecast variances, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Work with the Accounting team to ensure proper expense coding, accruals, reclasses, and timely month-end close activities.
• Maintain and enhance financial models used for expense planning.
• Communicate results to business leaders through effective summaries and presentations.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis, process improvements, and reporting automation to strengthen FP&A expense management capabilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid LTD/STD.
• Paid time off.
• Associate discount.
• Group discounts on auto, pet, and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, and other offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level