Financial Planning Analyst

About the Role:

Handles timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis of the account related performance and activities.

Responsibilities:

• Compiles and analyzes financial information from all components of the organizational entity, and develops integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations for the assigned brand
• Monitors and analyzes financial results and key performance indicators vs commitments to ensure financial targets are on track, prepares recommendation for re-allocation of resources if needed
• Ensures proper charging and accrual of brand expenses before month end closing of books
• Provides financial analysis for major brand activities like store opening or closing, promos, marketing activities, scenarios, etc.
• Close coordination with the brand team for updates and directions as it impacts financial performance
• Endorses approval of and ensures propriety of selected expenses and CAPEX
• Ensures that policies and procedures are properly communicated and adhered to across the organization
• Provides assistance to the brands in budget preparation, ensures budget compliance to guidelines and management directions and prepares brand budget reports
• Provides requested information or prepares special reports required by the brand team
• Handles special projects assigned by the manager from time to time

Education Required: BS Accounting (MBA preferred but not required)

Required Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills and details orientation
• Ability to prepare accurate and timely financial reports
• Excellent Public Speaking and Financial presentation skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deal properly with employees in all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle tight and multiple deadlines
• High tolerance for stress