Financial Analyst

Blue Nile•New York, NY

40d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will provide reporting, key insights, and rigorous analysis to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. In this role, you will act as a corporate finance partner supporting various operational and functional departments. You will deliver the financial intelligence needed to project upcoming initiatives, report performance to senior leadership and key stakeholders, and drive strategic, ad-hoc projects to support the decision-making and growth of the Blue Nile brand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems, or a highly quantitative field.
1–3 years of related experience.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills, paired with excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, navigate complex datasets, and deliver a high volume of accurate work in a timely manner.
Excellent organizational skills with a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work effectively.

Nice To Haves

Technical familiarity with data systems/languages such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or Snowflake is highly desired.
Knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise ERPs is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of corporate forecasts, trend analysis, and performance modeling tailored to various business channels and operational functions.
Develop and maintain meaningful, actionable, and timely management reporting to inform senior leadership of overall financial and organizational performance.
Support business partners with operational requests for analysis, researching variances, and proactively flagging performance trends or efficiency opportunities.
Prepare ad-hoc financial models and business-case analyses to drive data-backed decision-making and support strategic initiatives.
Work closely with the accounting team during the monthly close process, providing critical expense accruals to ensure accuracy in financial results.
Partner with the broader financial planning team on monthly forecast development, process optimization, and special projects as necessary.
Leverage data systems and business intelligence tools to extract, clean, and visualize complex data sets.