Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst

You will take an active role in key financial processes, including month end close activities, reporting of key performance indicators, forecast planning, budgeting, and financial decision support for our William Sonoma Brand and key stakeholders. You will work in close partnership with business partners providing full financial support and applying business and analytical skills to ensure sound financial decisions are made.

Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end close process, financial forecasting, and budgeting for our William Sonoma Brand through variance analysis, preparation of month-end accruals, and partnerships with key business partners.
• Analyzing current and past trends in key performance indicators including revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses. Providing strategic insights, hypotheses, and conclusions based upon this analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of Investment Review Powerpoint Decks by collaborating with Marketing business partners to ensure accurate representation of financial data.
• Developing insightful financial presentations for Senior Management to concisely summarize performance and highlight key business components.
• Build ad hoc financial analysis focused on expense efficiency, providing actionable insights and recommendations to business partners.

Criteria

• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a financial role
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related degree
• Oracle and Essbase experience required
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; advanced financial modeling skills
• Self-motivated, flexible, positive attitude, and intellectually curious.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; innovative, organized, thorough.
• Strong ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco office Monday - Thursday

Our Culture & ValuesWe believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. People FirstPutting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available: BenefitsA generous discount on all WSI brandsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteerHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefitsTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health Continued LearningIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunitiesResources for self-developmentAdvisor (Mentor) programCareer development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $85,000- $95,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.