The North Face:
Sr. Financial Analyst Job in Alameda, VT

Key Responsibilities:
Full P&L management of the DTC and Brick and Mortar channels as well as provide support with analyzing seasonal open to buy and tight inventory management for DTC channels
Play a key role in reshaping and optimizing The North Faces Brick and Mortar store portfolio
Work closely with the Operations, Planning & Merchandising teams to deliver accurate sales and gross margin forecast across various time horizons and analyze/explain variances to forecast/plan
Work closely with Store Operations team to strategically optimize store profitability
Analyze various KPIs and trends in the business and provide DTC leadership with critical business insights & dashboards
Work closely with Merchandise Planning and Operations to ensure tight inventory management for the brand and help optimize the flow of inventory
Support the monthly forecast, the monthly reporting and analysis, the annual operating plan, and the strategic plan processes. Provide variance analysis and determine cause of change.
Coordinate with internal business partners as well as Coalition and VF finance teams in the preparation, implementation, and compliance of management reporting & analysis requirements
Drive enhancements in financial reporting and analysis as well as requisite system requirements
Support growth initiatives by providing analytical support on marketing and capital investments and partnering with cross-functional teams
Provide ad hoc analytical support and perform special projects as needed
Job Requirements:
4-6 years of experience in the FP&A function, preferably in the retail or consumer-related industries. Retail and or manufacturing experience a plus
Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other quantitative/analytical disciplines. An MBA is a plus but not a requirement
Knowledge and experience in financial concepts, budgeting, and forecasting with strong financial modeling skills
Ability to partner across functions and drive process improvements and business results
Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills which would enable thoughtful analysis and interpretation of financial results and identification of key business issues underlying the numbers
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP), financial reporting tools (i.e. Hyperion), and Excel and MS Office products