Job Description
Purpose: Provide extensive financial planning and analysis to support NAM Retail Brick & Mortar stores, specifically focusing on sales, margin and inventory. Key Responsibilities: Drive the monthly store forecast and reporting processes as well as utilize and develop financial tools to analyze retail KPIs, store modeling and fleet sales performance Collaborate cross-functionally with retail business partners (Merchandising, Operations, Omnichannel, etc.) to develop accurate forecasts and budgets Provide independent analytical approach to review critical retail topics such as market and store level analysis, key retail metrics drivers, and the correlation between sales, margin, and inventory Partner with the retail business to consult and design financial models for key strategic initiatives Support retail forecast and financial data submission obligations throughout the corporate systems landscape (SAC, IBP, TM1, etc.) Drive business results by evaluting sales and margin trends to identify risks and opportunities within the retail business Key Relationships: Retail Leadership Finance Leadership Retail Planning & Merchandising Retail Operations Cost Management & Accounting Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Demonstrated analytical skills, comfort with Finance and/or Accounting principles and good understanding and experience with retail math and retail financial drivers Proven ability to operate cross functionally, join data from various sources and develop creative and innovative solutions within an entrepreneurial environment Effective communication and collaboration skills across various business
