Financial Analyst

About the job

Title: Financial Analyst 2

Location: Beaverton, OR (Hybrid: Mon – Thurs Onsite & Fri Remote)

Job Duration: 8+ months (High Possibility of extension)

Who you’ll work with

We are seeking a Finance Analyst who will partner with the Product Merchandising organization to drive sustainable and profitable growth for a segment of the business through the product creation lifecycle. We need someone to partner with both Finance partners (Revenue and Margin Finance) and cross-functional partners (Product Management, Development, and Merchandising).

Who we are looking for

We need a self-starter who can deliver results in ambiguous situations using strategic and financial insights, both written and visual, to help influence cross-functional partners. The candidate needs to have strong attention to detail and the ability to translate financial metrics across a wide range of cross-functional audiences. We are also seeking a team player who is curious to learn and driven to develop their skillset.

Requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business or a closely related field. MBA a plus.
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis and to run financial models.
• Proven experience in effectively supporting and working with senior leadership.
• 2-4 years' experience in financial analysis, financial/strategic planning, accounting and/or budgeting preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

First and foremost, you will be the main finance partner for the Product Creation teams and have a seat at the table with leadership for a segment of the business.

In addition:

• You will partner with our Product Teams to translate strategic margin targets into seasonal margin plans while ensuring alignment with leadership.
• You will proactively identify the financial implications of product decisions and articulate solutions that meet the needs of business partners.
• You will work across the broader Margin Planning team to help drive projects that improve overall margins.
• You will track margin attainment each season and work with the product teams on scenario plans to improve margin.
• You will provide ad hoc margin analysis to the team and be a strategic business partner to influence price, cost and demand.