Financial Analyst

Michael Kors•East Rutherford, NJ

12d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! This role involves consolidating actuals, forecasts, and budgets globally, owning and maintaining corporate financial models, and providing high-level analysis on budget/forecast/actual variances. The Financial Analyst will prepare management reports and KPIs, analyze trends, and assist management in developing action plans. This position also serves as a liaison across brands and regions to develop standardized reporting, creates financial and non-financial reporting packages for senior management and the Board of Directors, and supports the Earnings release and ad hoc analysis. Additionally, the role contributes to and supports the implementation of financial system projects, the development of a Long Range Planning process, and supports Hyperion Planning end users. The Financial Analyst partners with the accounting group on close activities and assists with ad hoc analysis within the Corporate FP&A department, aiming to develop strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
1-3 years of experience in a finance role
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Proficiency in Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hyperion and Essbase
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong drive and desire for personal development

Responsibilities

Consolidate actuals, forecasts and budgets across all brands globally
Own and maintain Corporate Financial models
Provide high level analysis on budget/forecast/actual variances
Prepare management reports and KPIs, analyzing both current and past trends to provide analysis of key areas highlighting risks and opportunities, and assisting management in developing action plans and recommendations for improvements
Liaison across brands and regions to develop both standardized and streamlined reporting, ensuring consistency
Create both financial and non-financial reporting packages as well as presentations for senior management and Board of Directors
Support the Earnings release as well as any ad hoc analysis for the earnings calls
Contribute and support the implementation of various financial system projects as identified by management to improve financial control
Support the development and implementation of a robust Long Range Planning process
Support Hyperion Planning end users
Partner with the accounting group on close activities, supporting both internal and external reporting
Assist with ad hoc analysis across the Corporate FP&A department
Develop strong analytical skills and strategic thinking