What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst I position at Talbots Inc.?
Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.
This position will assist in financial planning for the business, various functional areas. Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting, monthly reporting and variance analysis. The financial analyst is expected to develop an understanding of the business and assist with analysis to identify business trends and support key operating initiatives.
- Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next.
- Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
- Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
- Merchandise Discounts! 50% off Talbots and our Haven Well Within brand as well as local business discounts (where applicable)!
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in the execution of the annual budget process and ongoing monthly forecast update process
- Assist in the preparation of key monthly reporting to support business partners
- Assist in the monthly close process, including running GL reports and journal entries
- Work with key business partners to review, forecast, and analyze spend
- Maintain and analyze key financial and operational metrics to understand and evaluate business trend
- Prepare ad-hoc analyses and participate in other finance projects as needed
Internal and External Relationships:
Internal:
- SVP Finance
- Finance / Accounting and Planning Partners
- Functional business leaders
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- 1-4 years progressive finance or public accounting experience
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Advanced Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, filtering & data management formulas
- Experience with Oracle and Hyperion preferred but not required
- Financial modeling experience preferred
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Data and detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage commitments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.
