Sr. FP&A Analyst

Lids • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Senior FP&A Analyst is a member of the FP&A team and is tasked with being a lead member of the team when analyzing the past and present financial and operational data of the organization along with forecasting the impact of this within the financial statements. The senior analyst is involved in the preparation of the historical financial statements, KPI reporting, and forward-looking statements for the executive-level reporting package. The senior analyst is also a go-to team member for all ad-hoc requests that come from senior leadership relating to financial, operational, and other forward-looking topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA is a plus but not a necessity
• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis and/or accounting
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, CPA is a plus but not a necessity
• Excellent proficiency in excel (can perform complex functions)
• Proficient in MS Office and general ledger packages
• Exceptionally proficient in cross-functional data sets and identifying trends/anomalies against expectations
• An excellent communicator and a great team player
• Intellectually curious and interested in understanding the impact and the “why” relating to different aspects of the role
• Excited about working in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to drive change across the company

Responsibilities

• Key contributor in the annual budgeting process and overall company plan
• Perform monthly forecasts of the business, including budget reviews and variance analysis
• Develop periodic reporting on key business performance metrics and analyze both operational and product related trends making recommendations to management on opportunities for improvement
• Develop ad-hoc reports on financial impact of company decisions on an as-needed basis and communicate key takeaways to senior leadership, including identifying opportunities or risks
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements
• Aid in the development and maintenance of the long-range strategic forecast to provide the business with financial insight into current growth plans
• Partner with other departments (IT, operations, marketing, etc.) on financial related initiatives and expense management tracking
• Support the field operations team through involvement in operational finance activities relating to wage planning, sales budgets, and store bonus calculations/payouts
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees