Sr Financial Analyst

Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY:   The Financial Analyst III is a key contributor in modeling business scenarios and metrics that are used to make strategic company decisions.  They are also responsible for reviewing the work of others, and leading and mentoring other team members, sometimes owning and administering projects beginning to end.  Working on multiple projects at a time, they are typically analyzing detailed information, while finding concise ways to present and communicate the big picture.  They must be flexible and adaptable to take on projects as they emerge, often with little guidance. This role can serve as a liaison with cross-departmental stakeholders and executive management, responsible for building and nurturing a collaborative and trusting business relationship.  Work assignments are of greater difficulty or larger financial impact than those given to first and second level analysts.  They have the ambition, attitude and aptitude to develop the skills for a management role.       PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities. 20% - Review  monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, comparing performance to Company Plans, budgets and other metrics as requested. While review is the primary responsibility, this role will be involved in preparation when necessary.  Proactively research and report on variances, particularly those more complex in nature, while also mentoring others on the process.   Summarize findings in concise documents, tailored to various levels of stakeholders. Propose and create new and concise ways to analyze and visually present results.  Includes cross-functional collaboration as needed. 20% - Own and administer the budgeting, planning and forecasting processes, often leading others that support the process.  Outline reasonable assumptions based on Company and macroeconomic conditions.  Produce results aligned with agreed upon assumptions and reasonable trends and fluctuations.  Document assumptions and variances from comparable periods in a clear and concise manner.  Apply feedback and revisions in a timely manner.   Review the work of others as needed to support processes.    20% - Own and administer the operating and capital budget processes, often l - eading others that support the process.  Prepare communications, timelines and lead discussions with Retail Operations and Headquarters stakeholders.  Combine and summarize results, comparing to Plan and other Company metrics as needed.  Review budget results for reasonableness, working with stakeholders to make changes according to Company processes and guardrails.  Identify and follow through on opportunities for workflow and process improvements. 20% - Support company-wide initiatives by independently framing, preparing and summarizing ad-hoc financial and scenario based analysis.   Ensure…