Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Catbird, a luxury DTC jewelry brand, is hiring an FP&A Analyst to join our Finance Team. This position plays a vital role in analyzing and enhancing the financial performance of the company. The FP&A Analyst supports strategic decision-making through comprehensive financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and the identification of business trends. This position reports to the CFO. 

This is a hybrid position, based 2-3 days a week at our HQ in Brooklyn, NY.

About Catbird

In our 20 years in business, Catbird has become an icon, the ultimate destination for gifts and jewelry. Founded in Brooklyn, NY, Catbird is a mecca for an international cast of shoppers who come to visit the brick and mortar stores of their beloved website. Both our stores and website are filled with a carefully curated selection of designers, including our in-house line of jewelry. Our Catbird line is made in our Brooklyn studio and with a few trusted partners, using ethically sourced materials and conflict-free stones. Highly trained Catbird jewelers oversee every step of the process. We are dedicated to a return to local manufacturing – what our neighborhood was famous for. Catbird is a proud member of the CFDA, certified Made in New York, and No Dirty Gold.

The key to our success is remaining true to our values:

-We believe in being an anti-racist organization and actively championing diversity, inclusion, and equity

-We believe in making and selling things people will want to keep forever and will bring continuous joy.

-We believe in doing everything we can ourselves. 

-We believe in always thinking of the long game and not focusing on a quick profit.

-We believe we are the best at what we do and we work hard to make sure we know how to sustain it as we grow.

-We believe in treating everyone (coworkers, customers, vendors) with deep respect, kindness, and honesty.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting and long-term planning.
• Assist in creating annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Collaborate with department heads to consolidate financial projections.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports comparing actual performance to budget.
• Conduct variance analysis to pinpoint performance gaps and trends.
• Provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Analyze large financial and operational data sets to identify trends and risks.
• Offer recommendations for cost reduction and revenue growth.
• Support scenario analysis to evaluate potential financial outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data for financial planning.
• Partner with business units to meet financial targets and address challenges.
• Act as a financial advisor by providing data-driven insights.
• Build and maintain financial models for business performance simulations.
• Use models for strategic decisions, including pricing and capital investments.
• Perform sensitivity analysis to evaluate different business strategies.
• Prepare executive-level presentations to communicate financial insights.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPIs.
• Ensure financial reports are accurate and aligned with company objectives.
• Assist in evaluating new business initiatives and mergers through financial analysis.
• Support decision-making on capital expenditures and investments.
• Provide financial support for special projects and ad-hoc requests.
• Ensure financial analysis and reporting comply with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
• Support audit preparations and liaise with auditors as needed.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CFA designation preferred.
• 3+ years experience in FP&A- retail, inventory or manufacturing experience preferred
•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with financial planning systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Oracle).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficient in problem solving & addressing complex financial challenges and developing strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for conveying insights to diverse stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial models and reports.
• Strong time management & organizational skills, capable of handling multiple tasks effectively. 

Perks & Benefits

• Healthcare eligibility following 30 days of hire with 75% of the medical premium covered by Catbird. And 25% of the premium is covered for children. We also offer dental and vision. 
• 15 vacation days and 7 sick days, plus an extra day off during the month of your birthday 
• 401(k) with profit sharing and safe harbor contribution eligibility after one year of employment. We invest through a portfolio focused on socially responsible funds. 
• Professional Development Stipend: an allotment of $200/year, plus other workshops and talks throughout the year 
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks are 100% paid. 
• The Catbird Giving Fund: We vote as a company on what organizations to support. A portion of all sales, year round, are donated to nonprofits aligned with our core beliefs of equality and helping others. 
• A generous employee discount
• Pre-taxed MetroCards to save money on getting to work!
• Discounted Citi Bike Annual Membership
• Regular company-wide parties, brunches & happy hours 
• A warm, casual work environment where people can really be themselves