Job title: Financial Analyst, Sales & Inventory
Company: Hudson’s Bay
Job description:
job description
Day in the Life:
Looking for a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and accuracy who is adept at analysing financial results. The successful candidate will be a key part of the FP&A team and will be supporting period end processing of month end direct entries, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc analysis related to sales and inventory. The work will involve carrying out trend analysis to assist in forecasting sales and gross profit, tracking and reporting inventory receipts, and end of period variance analysis against plan and last year.
What You Will Do:
- Perform periodic variance analysis and provide explanation of material variances and evaluate impacts to future months’ forecast
- Provide periodic expense reports to business partners in a timely manner with relevant narrative on key variances
- Identify and analyze key cost drivers and metrics to aid in monthly expense reviews and with an aim to improve forecast and plan capabilities
- Support the month end close process to ensure accurate financial statements
- Engage business partners to review periodic expense reports and understand causes of key variances
- Support the annual budgeting process through budget model creation, data solicitation, and challenging underlying assumptions
- Ad hoc reporting and analysis as required
What You Will Need:
- Professional accounting designation or working towards
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience as a Financial Analyst with a strong work ethic
- Highly proficient computer skills with various applications with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with Oracle and Hyperion Planning an asset
- Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy
- Collaborative team player with effective written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
What You Can Expect:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Associate discount up to 40% including top brands
- Flexible work environment that allows for work-life balance
About The Bay:
The digital-first transformation of The Bay takes us to the next level, with significant focus on technology investment and innovation – including the creation of Technology Hubs, increased fulfillment capabilities, expanded marketing and extended vendor partnerships for a highly-curated assortment.
Since the introduction of Marketplace in April 2021, The Bay has introduced more than 1,500 new or expanded brands and more than 25,000 new products through the new Marketplace Technology platform, and continues to grow and innovate on thebay.com – currently the 6th largest e-commerce business in Canada.
The Bay and Hudson’s Bay will work collaboratively to continue delivering an enhanced and seamless customer experience.
We are proud to share our tenured commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Learn more about our commitment at HBC Foundation & HBC Heritage.
Our Commitment to Building a Winning Culture:
As One Team we have re-established our internal behaviours and culture to ensure we all succeed. One Team provides the tools needed to shift our ways of working and creates change to become a purpose-driven, digital first business. Our 4 pillars for embracing One Team are: Always be Customer Champions, Performance and Purpose Driven, Keep it Simple & Change Agents.
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Thank you for your interest with HBC. We look forward to reviewing your application.
HBC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensation and training.
HBC welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
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Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sun, 26 Sep 2021 22:04:32 GMT
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