SAINT LAURENT Senior Financial Analyst

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will report to the FP&A Manager as part of our dynamic team in our New Jersey offices.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

This key member of the Finance Department will support in the collection, interpreting and analysis of financial information while predicting future financial trends and helping develop long-term business plans. The Senior Financial Analyst will be a partner to the FP&A Manager in providing quantitative and qualitative analysis while reviewing and monitoring the efficient use of the organization budgets.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
 

• Support Saint Laurent Americas including but not limited to: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Panama, Dominican Republic
• Actively involved in Forecasting and Budgeting process including 3YP
  • P&L: Sales, Margin, Opex and Balance Sheet: Capex, Cash Flow…
  • Subsequent presentations to worldwide executive team
• Support and collaborate with the Accounting team during the monthly and year-end closing
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly Financial Reporting (Regional and HQ):
  • Monthly P&L along with quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Monthly Retail Capex
  • Ad hoc reporting
• Knowledge of preparation and reporting of:
  • Monthly Management expense reports
  • Daily, Weekly, Monthly and YTD sales across all channels (as a backup resource)
• Support Finance manager during monthly meetings with department heads to go over financial results
• Collaborates in the preparation of Monthly Business Review Presentation for WW Executive team
• Support management on special projects
• Reconciling Retail Capex and partner with Store planning on all retail projects
• Assist with preparation of Interim and Y/E Audit
• Provide training and support to junior analyst and finance team members to enhance overall team capabilities
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelors in Finance, Economics, or Accounting; MBA a plus
• 6+ years in similar role; Retail experience is mandatory, Luxury is a plus
• Understanding of accounting principles and procedures (IFRS & GAAP)
• Advanced technical skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Pivot Tables, Macros, SUMIFS, Indirect Formulas)
• System savvy and self-motivated to learn new technology and participate in new projects: SAP, HFM - RDM, PBCS experience a plus
• Core competencies and traits:
  • Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to research, analyze and evaluate complex data and prepare concise written reports and presentations
  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining critical deadlines
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and counterparts overseas
  • Highest regard for confidentiality. Must be able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive company information
  • Ability to anticipate impacts of workload/issues to meet deadlines
  • Very positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak periods
• Position is based in New Jersey, willingness to travel to NY Office as needed

WHY WORK WITH US?

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.