Senior Analyst, Finance

Senior Analyst, FinanceServing the needs of all families with young children, Carter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:The Senior Financial Analyst, Retail FP&A provides financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical support for the North America Retail business, with a primary focus on U.S. Stores and U.S. and Canada store payroll planning. This role partners closely with cross-functional partners (Store Operations, Human Resources, Real Estate, ect.) and the Retail FP&A team to plan and optimize spend across the U.S. and Canadian retail fleet. This role reports to the Manager, FP&A, and is based in our Buckhead office70%: U.S. Stores and U.S. and CA Store Payroll PlanningSupport the preparation of the annual U.S. Stores payroll budget across all U.S. Stores, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational needsResearch and explain forecast variances on a monthly / quarterly cadenceDeliver quarterly and long-range planning forecast updates incorporating opportunities, risks, and emerging business trendsAssist in the preparation of the annual U.S. Stores budget with cross-functional business partnersProvide day-to-day financial support for cross-functional business partners30%: Retail FP&A Deliverables and SupportPrepare materials for key meetings (weekly Retail LT meetings, Monthly Business Review meetings, Leadership Team meetings, Earnings Preparation, Board of Directors meetings, etc.)Conduct financial ad hoc analysis to support tactical and strategic decision makingIdentify opportunities within existing Retail FP&A processes; propose and lead improvement effortsWE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:Must have:General business sense, accounting / finance background with experience in accounting and finance principles and applicationBachelor's degree3 - 5+ years of relevant experienceFamiliarity with accounting concepts and ability to analyze financial statementsProficiency in Microsoft ExcelPreferred skills and experience:Strong communication and presentation skillsStrong analytical skillsAbility to create ad-hoc reporting and to work with large volumes of dataDriven and able to balance multiple prioritiesStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organizationEnergetic self-starter who thrives in situations with ambiguityAbility to synthesize and communicate results clearly and effectivelyExcellent team player who works well in a collaborative environmentMAKE A CAREER AT CARTER'S:Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter's University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr