Overview
This role involves supporting financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the North America commercial business within the retail sector. The Financial Analyst will collaborate with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and support business decision-making through process improvements and automation initiatives.
Location: United States (Remote)
Applicants must reside in one of the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Responsibilities
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting by gathering data, updating models, and validating against company objectives
- Perform variance analysis and assist in identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities in financial results
- Contribute to process improvements and basic automation efforts to enhance efficiency and data accuracy
- Provide data-driven insights and performance tracking to inform business decisions
- Prepare recurring financial and management reports
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing financial models used for performance evaluation and reporting
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests for finance leadership and cross-functional partners
- Monitor and evaluate processes and recurring deliverables to identify and reduce inefficiencies
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation of reporting materials and variance explanations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 1 year experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles
- Prior experience in Consumer Products or Retail industry is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and support resolution
- Solid analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and support actionable insights
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, and evolving environment while managing multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly present financial information
- Proficient in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and basic financial modeling
- Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar financial systems preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 (reflects minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries in Goleta, CA; actual pay will vary by location, skills, experience, and education)
- Competitive pay and bonuses
- Financial planning and wellbeing programs
- Paid time off to support personal health and family needs
- Employee discounts and community-based programs
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth and development
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
This employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants are welcomed regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, or any other protected characteristic.