Sr Financial Analyst- FP&A - (Hybrid- Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

1d•$80,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance organization, with a strong focus on partnering closely with Human Resources. In this impactful role, you will lead financial planning and analysis efforts that support key people-related investments, including compensation strategy, bonus planning, and headcount forecasting. You’ll play a critical role in developing monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and operational reporting that drive business decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about using data to influence workforce strategy and organizational performance. NOTE: This position is offered as a hybrid role based in the downtown Seattle, Washington area. The role requires on-site presence four days per week. A day in the life… Lead monthly close reporting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial insights. Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts that align with strategic business goals. Partner cross-functionally—especially with various HR leaders—to analyze business performance and support key workforce investments. Build and maintain financial models and reporting tools that help to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities. Serve as a strategic finance advisor to business leaders, translating complex data into actionable insights. Drive continuous improvement through ad hoc analysis, special projects, and streamlined reporting processes. You own this if you have… 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance reporting, with a curious and analytical mindset. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a must have; experience with Hyperion-Essbase, Anaplan, SQL, Oracle, or Tableau is a plus. Experience supporting compensation, bonus planning, or headcount forecasting is a huge plus for this role. We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines. © 2022 Nordstrom, Inc Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related field.
A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance reporting, with a curious and analytical mindset.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a must have; experience with Hyperion-Essbase, Anaplan, SQL, Oracle, or Tableau is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting compensation, bonus planning, or headcount forecasting is a huge plus for this role.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly close reporting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial insights.
Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts that align with strategic business goals.
Partner cross-functionally—especially with various HR leaders—to analyze business performance and support key workforce investments.
Build and maintain financial models and reporting tools that help to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
Serve as a strategic finance advisor to business leaders, translating complex data into actionable insights.
Drive continuous improvement through ad hoc analysis, special projects, and streamlined reporting processes.