About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) - Brand Finance

About the role
The Senior Financial Analyst is a core member of the finance team and provides thought partnership and decision support to leadership and key business partners. He/she plays a critical role in the execution of the monthly close and forecast process, developing the budgets and long-range plans, and providing ad-hoc analysis to help solve problems and improve profitability. He/she focuses on the delivery of financial commitments and serves as a key liaison to the brand team.

The impact you can have
The ideal candidate will possess advanced MS excel and financial modeling skills. The ability to think strategically and seek opportunities for continuous improvement is highly preferred. This position is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in the field of Retail.

• Working with your business partner(s), drive the monthly financial forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring forecasts are timely and reflect trend
• Monitor and manage revenue/expenses on multiple lines of the P&L; partner with the business and accounting team to understand risks and opportunities
• Identify cost drivers and operational improvement to increase profitability and productivity
• Leverage financial knowledge and business acumen to build financial models and analyses with limited guidance, and make recommendations to improve results
• Assist in the creation of presentations for month end analysis, board of director meetings, budgets and other ad hoc projects
• Build proficiency with SAP and Hyperion Essbase to ensure monthly budgets, forecasts, and key financial metrics are input into the systems and validated for accuracy

You’ll bring to the role

• An organized Team Player with excellent follow-up skills and attention to detail
• Able to prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
• A self-starter who is looking to learn and make an impact to the business
• A critical thinker with a passion for retail and problem solving
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar
• 3-5 years of business experience in a corporate finance/financial planning and analysis role, investment banking, consulting, economics or other related analytical role
• Retail experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills with Microsoft Office proficiency; Excel power user with advanced spreadsheet management and financial modeling skills
• Proven ability to apply quantitative reasoning to complex issues
• Ability to derive actionable insights from data and effectively guide decision making
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels of management

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, Talbots, Haven Well Within & Lane Bryant (in store and online)
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in our Mahwah (NJ) office location and two days per week worked remotely.

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Location:

Corporate Office Mahwah-ANN-Mahwah, NJ 07430

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.