Overview
A rapidly growing eCommerce organization is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst specializing in Merchandising Analytics. This strategic role involves partnering across finance, merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and FP&A teams to influence pricing strategies, assortment investments, and category portfolio decisions. The position requires ownership of high-visibility analytical programs and the development of scalable financial models and analytical systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead analytical programs impacting pricing, assortment, and category strategy decisions
- Develop and maintain scalable analytical infrastructure using SQL, Snowflake, Power BI, and Excel to enable self-service reporting
- Design and interpret complex financial models including PVM analysis, margin scenario planning, and inventory economics
- Establish and enforce merchandising finance frameworks such as pricing guardrails, margin policies, and ROI standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
- Communicate complex analytical findings clearly to VP and C-level stakeholders to support decision-making
- Lead margin modeling and post-launch performance analysis for SKU, brand, and assortment launches
- Evaluate marketing spend effectiveness and work with Marketing and FP&A to optimize ROI and inventory positioning
- Maintain deep knowledge of retail and eCommerce financial drivers to enhance analytical processes
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial analysis and reporting across projects and teams
Requirements
- Extensive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or merchandising finance within retail or eCommerce sectors
- Proven ability to build and maintain enterprise-grade analytical systems using SQL, Snowflake, Power BI, and advanced Excel
- Strong financial modeling skills including PVM analysis, margin scenario planning, and category profitability
- Experience defining and governing merchandising finance frameworks such as pricing guardrails and ROI standards
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Snowflake for large-scale data extraction and transformation
- Demonstrated success partnering with Merchandising and Category leadership on pricing, assortment, and P&L management
- Knowledge of SKU economics, inventory turn, and operational finance principles
- Experience with marketing spend analytics and demand elasticity modeling is a plus
- Ability to operate independently and lead cross-functional projects with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and presentation skills suitable for executive-level audiences
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
Compensation & Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements supporting a Work Your Way approach
- Generous vacation policy, paid time off for special occasions, and parental leave
- Recognition programs including annual awards, swag store credits, and nonprofit donations
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans with nationwide coverage
- Free telehealth services and on-demand mental health resources
- Paid time off for community service and social impact initiatives
Location
Not specified
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. They do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and non-linear career paths are encouraged to apply.