Sr. Data Analyst, Finance (REMOTE)

Overview

This role supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for diamond sourcing, with a focus on inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), and overall financial performance. The position helps maintain accurate financial reporting, improve visibility into key metrics, and support organizational decision-making. Work is performed under the direction of the Senior Manager, SDS Finance, partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze and report key financial metrics, including inventory balances, inventory reserves, gross margin, and COGS, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reports to support management decision-making
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses related to inventory and COGS
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis with insights into operational and financial performance
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to improve visibility into financial and operational results

Inventory & Cost Management

• Collaborate with operations teams to help maintain accurate physical inventory by identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Support analysis of inventory transactions, including inventory roll-forwards, cost variances, and obsolescence reserves
• Partner with supply chain and operations teams to support accurate COGS reporting and inventory valuation
• Provide insights into inventory turnover, shrinkage, and operational inefficiencies, recommending actions to improve performance

Data & Analytics

• Manage pricing and costing data infrastructure, including maintaining pricing grids, ensuring accurate updates across systems, and integrating data sources for the Sourcing Costing team
• Develop advanced SQL queries and data pipelines to consolidate datasets from multiple systems for scalable analysis and consistent reporting
• Build analytical models to deliver data-driven insights and reporting, improving automation and standardization and ensuring leadership has accurate, timely operational and financial data

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance data accuracy
• Support the Senior Manager in designing workflows and tools to improve inventory management and financial reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices and ensure alignment with corporate objectives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted business partner to supply chain, operations, and accounting by providing financial insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors by preparing required documentation and ensuring compliance with SOX controls
• Work with IT and ERP teams to optimize systems for financial and inventory reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics
• Minimum of 3–5 years of financial analysis and accounting experience, preferably in inventory, COGS, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with a focus on inventory and COGS accounting
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial reporting tools
• Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data, develop insights, and recommend actions
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting findings to senior stakeholders
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
• Ability to build strong relationships across departments and work collaboratively
• Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification (plus)
• Experience in retail, wholesale, or e-commerce environments (highly desirable)
• Experience with visualization/data tools such as Tableau, Alteryx and/or Power BI

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000
• Base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance active on day 1 of employment
• 401(k) matching after just one year
• Ample paid time off, plus seven holidays
• Exclusive discounts on premium merchandise
• Dynamic Learning & Development programs

Location

Not specified.