Senior Financial Planning Analyst - Retail

Adecco Creative and Marketing has partnered with a leather goods accessory company to hire a FP&A Specialist.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Title: FP&A Gross Margin PlanningPay: $50-$55/hrLocation: Hybrid NYCAssignment length: 12 months
Primary Purpose: This position is responsible for developing and managing financial models and tools to forecast, analyze and report Gross Margin results across domestic and international businesses in direct and indirect channels. This role will report to the Sr. Manager, FP&A.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in FP&A to…• Prepare rolling 12-month Gross Margin forecasts on a channel level for each Business Unit and analyze actuals versus forecast and prior year. Explain key variances, business trends and performance drivers. Own communication to TPR.• Partner with Supply Chain and Global Inventory teams to forecast all monthly Gross Margin COGS variances (both receipt and consumption based) and explain these variances vs prior plan and prior years.• Own the Global Coach Brand Gross Margin consolidation process for month-end close and communicate results to Tapestry Senior Management. Bridge and explain variances vs. plan and prior years. Communicate with business partners globally within Finance, Inventory, Merchandise Planning and Supply Chain to understand key assumptions affecting current margin forecast.• Run and distribute weekly margin analysis reports highlighting business results, as well as any risks and opportunities to ensure Brand is achieving margin/ profitability/ turn goals. Partner with Business Units to develop strategic solutions in situations where we are trending below plan and identify opportunities to drive improvements in plan.• Adhoc reporting to support inventory management and BU finance teams.• Analyze product plans to understand future category assortment and product strategies of all Coach Channels and assess the impact these will have on financial margin.• Drive strategic planning process through development and analysis of annual operating plans and long-range plans for Gross Margin each year.
The accomplished individual will possess…• Strong skills in data manipulation and development of dynamic financial models• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable interacting with all levels of the company• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills. Ability to multi task, prioritize workload and work in a fast paced environment• Intellectual curiosity. Dedicated worker who is eager to learn new things
An outstanding professional will have...• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or other related field• Relevant experience. Retail finance experience a plus• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint required• Working knowledge of Microstrategy and SAP a plus
Fine print:This is a W2 position.Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. There is no PTO or holiday pay for contracts. Sick leave is accrued where applicable, check your state laws.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:*The California Fair Chance Act*Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance*Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers*San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. xzbcwsv An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.