Sr Analyst, Company Planning

About the Role

The Senior Analyst of Company Planning at Athleta will play a crucial role in driving strategic financial decisions to enhance sales and profitability. This position involves collaborating with finance and cross-functional partners to support the North America Athleta business for the online channel.

What You'll Do

• Forecasting and Budgeting: Partner with the Digital Manager of Company Planning to develop and manage the in-season forecast and annual budget for sales, margin, levers (KPIs) and inventory.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct tops-down and bottoms-up sizing of risk and opportunity for sales, margin, and inventory forecasts, and analyze commercial plan strategies to maximize profitability.

• Reporting: Lead event reporting and Digital channel marketing vehicle reporting efforts for the Company Planning team, providing executive leaders with performance insights (ROAS, CPSV, etc.).

• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Support ad-hoc financial modeling and analyses to drive strong top-line growth and profitability.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.

• Administrative Support: Serve as the team Chief Administrative Officer for all forecast and process calendar-related activities.

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in retail or eCommerce.

• Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Attributes: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment. Ability to operate well in ambiguity and drive consistent, profitable growth for the brand.