Financial Analyst, Strategic Planning

The Gap • New York, NY

64d • $77,000 - $98,100

About The Position

In this role, you will collaborate with business partners across the organization to drive decisions aimed at maximizing sales and profitability. You will be responsible for supporting the brand's planning and forecasting processes for digital and retail stores. You will be a part of a team that leads pre-season and in-season planning and forecasting processes across channels, partnering closely with Marketing and Digital to effectively manage marketing spend.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with a large amount of detail without losing sight of the big picture
• Self-motivated: empowered to make quick, calculated decisions, follow through with responsibilities and be fully accountable for results
• Strong work ethic, and a curiosity that challenges the status quo
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel, Essbase, Omniture, NOVA/MicroStrategy

Responsibilities

• Develop ad-hoc financial models and analysis that clearly quantify the cost / benefit of new business initiatives and changing trends to both the store channel as well as omnichannel strategies
• Initiate analyses with a growth mindset to solve problems, create alternatives, and provide recommendations to leadership based on quantitative and objective analysis
• Establish seasonal financial targets at the brand and channel level that support delivery of the brand's long term goals
• Take initiative and explore ways to better understand competitors, industry performance and macroeconomic trends as relevant for development of financial plans
• Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope

Benefits

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees