Senior Financial Analyst, Inventory Control

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience: Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams. General Purpose The Inventory Control Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing detailed analysis of complex inventory related results, models and ad-hoc inquiries. The Inventory Control Sr. Financial Analyst will report to the Senior Manager, Inventory Control and will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and managing new and current (i.e., In-Store) models, quarterly Board analysis, and completing a wide range of ad hoc analyses for Executives and other business partners. The base salary range for this role is $96,700 - $146,050. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location. Essential Functions Lead the updating and enhancing of the weekly In-Store inventory model. Work closely with business partners to solicit inputs including sales, allocation metrics, DC production, etc. Provide impact analysis on in-store inventory and other key metrics due to the weekly results and forecast changes. Prepare monthly Merchant Margin to Gross Margin variance analysis. Prepare quarterly Gross Margin and Inventory Board variance analysis identifying business drivers for variances. Perform complex ad-hoc analysis on key inventory metrics (inventory, markdowns, sales) based on business needs or management requests. Clearly articulate the results and business impacts to all levels of management. Collaborate with business partners (i.e., Store & DC Ops) to drive understanding and/or improvement in operational metrics that correlate to improved data integrity. Evaluate internal reporting and make recommendations regarding improvements in timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of existing reporting procedures. Lead system projects, modifications, enhancements, and implementations including requirements documentation and testing. Competencies People Building Effective Teams (for managers of People and Projects) Developing Talent (for managers of people only, N/A for this role/level) Collaboration Self Leading by Example Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability and Execution Manages Conflict Business Business Acumen Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes Organizational Agility Analysis and decision making Problem Solving Technical Skills Results Driven Qualifications and Special Skills Required Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting; MBA a plus Minimum 5 years of related experience in an analytical role Retail and inventory experience a plus Strong analytical ability - must be able to synthesize data, be able to error check and reconcile own work and be able to design analysis to answer specific questions Strong Excel and Word skills, as well as ability to learn multiple back-end software applications (i.e. MicroStrategy, Hyperion, Peoplesoft Financial Systems) Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and handle matters professionally Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Physical Requirements / ADA Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. Supervisory Responsibilities N/A Disclaimer This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr