Financial Analyst Job in Columbus 43201, Ohio US
Express is a specialty apparel and accessories retailer of women's and men's merchandise, targeting the 20 to 30 year old customer. The Company has over 30 years of experience offering a distinct combination of fashion and quality for multiple lifestyle occasions at an attractive value addressing fashion needs across work, casual, jeanswear, and going-out occasions. The Company currently operates more than 600 retail stores in high-traffic shopping malls, lifestyle centers and street locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and also distributes its products through the Company's e-commerce website, www.express.com.
The Financial Analyst is responsible for conducting and documenting moderate to complex financial analysis projects. Develop and maintain daily/weekly/monthly business reporting needs. May develop methodologies to determine the PL impact of initiatives including: sales, margin, and expense structure. Assists in preparation of seasonal budgets, long range planning and weekly forecasting process. Typically reports to a Finance Manager.
Must possess the ability to:
- Perform business and profitability analysis on a detailed basis
- Prepare and analyze business reporting
- Lead monthly budget meetings for various departments
- Assist in weekly forecasting process
- Prepare expense related analysis including detailed variance explanations
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and long-range plans
- Complete special projects as directed
- Identify, recommend and implement process improvements
- Foster cross-functional partnerships
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extreme focus on data accuracy
- Comfortable digging into details and then making assumptions around them
- Demonstrated analytical curiosity; strong problem solving skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks/projects
- Demonstrated leadership skills and strong interest in advancement
- Excellent team building skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast changing environment
- Comfortable with environment of change and group decision making
- Ability to work with various levels of management throughout the organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self starter and motivator, ability to remain focused and on task with minimal direction
- Advanced PC skill proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint Work
Experience and Education
- Bachelor's degree (finance, accounting, engineering, economics majors preferred)
- Up to 2 years financial analysis experience
- Advanced degree, CPA or MBA a plus
- Retail experience a plus
An equal opportunity employer, Express, LLC does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. Express, LLC only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
