Sr. Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

• This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon - Thurs).

People are the heart of our company, and our doors are open to everyone. As a customer, as an employee - we are committed to creating an inspiring culture that is welcoming, safe and inclusive for all. Our strength in work and life comes from the combination of our experiences, backgrounds and talents. It's what we do as people that makes Lands' End a great place to shop and a great place to work.

The Sr. Financial Analyst serves as the primary financial resource to an assigned business unit, partnering with division leaders and across all levels of the organization to provide financial management.

Responsibilities

• Utilize sound business knowledge and consultative skills to provide the information, insight, and guidance required to effectively influence and operate the business

• Identify and address the financial impact of business decisions and strategic initiatives during the monthly forecasting and annual planning processes

• Lead respective areas of focus during the long- and short-term financial planning processes while supporting the process for the respective business unit

• Drive/own cross-business analytic projects for senior management, with financial modeling, data mining, and presentation support to improve overall business results

• Establish and publish weekly and monthly financial and operational performance metrics

• Provide business analysis and insights and process leadership across key areas such as business decision support, planning & forecasting, and business performance & reporting

• Demonstrate continuous improvement by working cross functionally with other Finance, Accounting, and IT partners to improve monthly and annual forecasting and reporting processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area (Accounting, Finance, Business, etc.); MBA preferred

• 4+ years of experience in a financial support role; retail environment helpful

• Strong analytical skills coupled with an ability to interpret and communicate findings.

• Strong financial modeling and forecasting abilities and experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

• Ability to influence decision makers and team members to drive results

• Innate inquisitiveness relative to process workings and financial results

• Must be a highly motivated, self-starter with desire to see personal and organizational effort lead to bottom line results

• Knowledge of financial processes and internal controls

• Comfortable working independently and in collaborative manner in a cross-functional environment

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Advanced Excel skills (including: Subtotaling, Filtering, Data Sort, LookUp Tables, Pivot Tables, Charting) and other MS office applications; ability to model business requirements and prepare "what-if" analysis