Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A, Retail & Ecommerce Location: Fairfield County, CT Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days per week onsite Reports To: VP of Finance About the Company Our client is a highly successful, privately held apparel and accessories retailer experiencing significant growth. Founded in the late 1990s, the company has grown into a nationally recognized brand generating over $500 million in annual revenue, with more than 100 retail locations across the United States, a thriving ecommerce business, and an expanding corporate infrastructure. This founder-led organization continues to expand its retail footprint while investing in its digital channels, operations, and long-term growth strategy. The Opportunity Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis across multiple business channels, including Retail Stores, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Events. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this position will play an important role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis. The Senior Financial Analyst will partner with Finance and business leaders to provide actionable insights, improve financial visibility, and support strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a solid foundation in FP&A, and experience in a retail, apparel, or consumer products environment. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning across Retail Stores, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Events. Prepare and analyze store-level P&Ls, including rent, occupancy, payroll, repairs and maintenance, and other operating expenses. Help develop monthly financial reporting packages, variance analyses, and performance dashboards for management. Analyze financial and operational trends, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operating efficiency. Partner with business leaders to understand financial results and provide insights that support decision-making. Store Expansion & Capital Planning Develop financial models and pro forma P&Ls to evaluate potential new store locations. Support Real Estate and Store Operations teams with financial analysis related to store expansion and capital investments. Assist with capital expenditure forecasting, budgeting, and tracking. Conduct post-investment analysis to evaluate store performance against initial expectations. Ecommerce, Marketing & Events Provide financial analysis and forecasting support for Ecommerce and Marketing initiatives. Track marketing expenditures and assist with Marketing ROI reporting. Support budgeting and financial analysis for events and other business initiatives. Identify key performance drivers across sales channels and provide recommendations to improve results. Financial Systems & Process Improvement Utilize NetSuite and Excel to support financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting. Assist with improving reporting processes, data accuracy, and financial visibility. Develop and maintain financial models, reports, and analytical tools. Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Retail Finance, or a related analytical role. Experience in retail, apparel, consumer products, or CPG preferred. Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills. Experience analyzing P&Ls, operating expenses, and business performance. Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and working with large data sets. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments. Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization. Preferred Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system. Exposure to store-level financial analysis, Ecommerce, or Marketing Finance. Experience supporting capital planning, new store investments, or retail expansion. Background in a multi-channel retail or consumer products environment. Why Consider This Opportunity? Growing Business: Join a founder-led company generating over $500 million in annual revenue with continued expansion opportunities. Broad FP&A Exposure: Gain experience across Retail Stores, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Events. Leadership Visibility: Work directly with the VP of Finance and interact with senior business leaders. Strategic Experience: Contribute to financial analysis supporting new store openings, capital investments, and business growth. Professional Development: Build experience in a growing organization with exposure to both operational and strategic finance. Location Requirement: Candidates must be able to work on-site four days per week in Fairfield County, Connecticut.