Staff Analyst, Finance

About the Role

In this role, you will support the overall ROD Forecasting Finance function for a large, multi-brand retailer in a fast-paced, complex environment. Gap Inc.'s headquarters Finance team provides financial support to various business units and the Executive Leadership teams. You will be responsible for providing guidance, data, and analysis to other areas of Finance and the brands. The teams are responsible for leading several key financial performance management activities for Gap Inc., including the annual budget/operating plan, long-range plan, and monthly forecast. Using these activities as a foundation, they provide the executive leaders and other relevant stakeholders with forward-looking financial projections, performance perspective, and foundations for optimal decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and compare forecast inputs against final accounting results, reporting results and providing detailed explanations to Brand Finance and internal brand owners
• Deliver financials for the company, whether related to financial close, internal or external reporting, or analysis for key stakeholders in Finance
• Deliver accurate financial results, including comprehensive analysis of key expenses during the budget, forecast and close processes
• Provide financial support and analysis to key internal groups such as Corporate Real Estate, Store Development, Real Estate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and internal customers
• Identify and research variances to forecast, budget and prior year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with others on a solution
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization

Who You Are

• High level of individual accountability and the ability to deliver on goals while maintaining team relationships
• Strong desire to deliver exceptional service to both internal and external customers
• Ability to organize and analyze large data sets to drive results and decision-making
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel
• Ability or agility to learn various financial and department specific databases and systems
• Sound problem identification, presentation, and resolution skills including working with cross-functional teams
• Committed to continuous growth and learning