Description
Provide overall integrated financial planning and analytical support to the U.S. Marketing group.
Provide overall integrated financial planning and analytical support to the U.S. Marketing group; specifically Fashion & Home Commercial Marketing and Product Development.
Set up and implement process to analyze and understand impact of Clearance, Obsolescence and CFSOL.
Develop financial models to support decision making.
Develop and recommend annual/quarterly/campaign financial objectives.
Monitor and conduct variance analyses on category Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including sales, margin and units.
Provide risk assessments and recommendations as requested.
Review/monitor overall category profitability and New Product Thresholds.
Assist in preparation and consolidation of long range plans.
Prepare management updates such as: Bi-Weekly Fashion & Home KPIs, Gross Margin Review, and External Reporting for Wall Street Analysts' meetings.
Manage Business Units expense budgeting process and forecast monthly expenses for Departmental spending.
Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses, as requested.
Assist in Special Projects such as Project Link.
Qualifications
College degree required, MBA preferred (concluded or in progress).
3+ years recent working experience in Finance related area in consumer goods organization, preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills required.
Ability to work effectively with Business Units and with high levels of responsibility and accountability.
Strong customer service acumen and results oriented.
Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Effective presentation skills.
Excellent PC skills, advanced Excel required.
Knowledge of Cognos Powerplay, E-1 and Hyperion 9 preferred.
Job Accounting and Finance
Primary Location US-NY-New York
Employer: American S&P 500 Company