Financial Planning Analytics Specialist (New York or Springdale OH)

Macy's•New York, NY

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Planning Analytics Specialist supports the annual, long‑range, and strategic financial forecasting and planning processes for Macy’s, Inc. The role serves as a financial partner to multiple areas of the organization across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and the monthly close process. The specialist provides analytical guidance and oversight for planning related to Sales, Gross Margin, SG&A, Interest, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and other areas as needed. They validate, analyze, and summarize monthly forecasts and work closely with Division and Corporate partners to identify and explain significant variances to plan. The role assists in producing reports for business partners, senior management, and the Board of Directors and acts as a leader in analytics within the Financial Planning organization.

Requirements

Financial Planning & Forecasting Expertise: Demonstrated skill in supporting annual, long‑range, and monthly forecasting processes across Sales, Gross Margin, SG&A, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, ensuring accuracy and insight for enterprise decision‑making.
Advanced Financial Analysis & Insight Generation: Ability to perform deep, structured analysis, validate assumptions, explain variances to plan, and translate complex financial results into clear, actionable insights.
Data Management & Technical Acumen: Proficiency in extracting, manipulating, and analyzing large, complex datasets across OneStream, Oracle, SQL, BigQuery, and other enterprise systems to inform strategic and operational decisions.
Executive Communication & Presentation: Strong capability to synthesize financial analysis into compelling narratives, reports, and presentations for senior management and the Board, enabling timely and informed decisions.
Business Partnering & Collaboration: Proven ability to operate as a trusted financial partner across Divisions and Corporate functions by building strong relationships, aligning financial insights to business priorities, and influencing outcomes.
Problem Solving & Decision Support: Ability to efficiently evaluate complex, ambiguous business challenges, apply sound judgment, and recommend solutions that balance risk, opportunity, and execution.
Operational Excellence & Process Improvement: Experience contributing to finance process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of planning, forecasting, and reporting activities.
Leadership Mindset & Professional Resilience: Demonstrated curiosity, attention to detail, and resilience, with the ability to multitask, persevere in demanding environments, and lead through influence rather than authority.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
3-5 years of related experience.
Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic, in‑depth analysis to support decision‑making for Macy’s, Inc., with a focus on Annual and Long‑Range Plans and monthly forecasting.
Consolidate and analyze SG&A, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow inputs for the annual plan and monthly forecast updates.
Prepare recurring financial reporting and ad hoc analyses for senior management.
Extract, manipulate, and analyze data from multiple sources—including OneStream, Oracle, SQL, BigQuery, and other internal Macy’s systems—to inform and influence business strategies.
Collaborate with key business partners across all Divisions.
Prepare presentations for executive management.
Contribute to finance process improvement initiatives.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
Eight paid holidays
Continuous learning and leadership development
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Tuition reimbursement