Job Description
This position prepares economic and financial analyses and forecasts for use in the development of financial business decisions in a merchandising department. This position supports all aspects of the P&L for a merchandising portfolio and works closely with the category Merchants and Finance Manager to align forecasts, create analyses and scenarios surrounding Merchandising strategy. This includes sales and profitability, investment decisions, capital allocation, reporting and analyzing financial results weekly, monthly, and quarterly.Key Responsibilities:25% Oversee the administration of financial policies.25% Conducts special financial studies and coordinates with other departments in the preparation of statistical studies.25% Performs internal and external economic research and analyzes issues related to specific financial metrics to ensure competitiveness5% Compiles or prepares reports, graphs and charts of data developed.10% Recommends changes in financial analysis methods or procedures.10% Assists and supervises Financial Analysts in the daily preparation and conduct of their work.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Typically considers new approaches within general policies and short-term goals when solving problems.Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.
Experience