Sr. Financial Analyst, Sales & Margin FP&A

SUMMARY The Senior (Sr.) Financial Analyst, Sales & Margin Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a key role on the Sales & Margin FP&A Team, which supports the short and long-term planning, forecasting, and analysis of all aspects of the Company's sales, margin, and inventory operations. The Sales and Margin FP&A Team serves as a strategic thought partner to the Business and actively collaborates with various departments, including Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, eCommerce, Marketing, Sourcing, and Supply Chain. Responsibilities include analysis on sales, margin, inventory plans, forecasts, and strategic initiatives, while using data and analytics to apply a financial lens to decision making. JOB DUTIES Planning and Forecasting: Partners with the Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, eCommerce, Marketing, Sourcing, and Supply Chain Departments in the development and analysis of all sales, margin, and inventory plans and forecasts, including by category and by channel (Stores and eCommerce). This includes annual long-range and operational planning, quarterly reforecasting, as well as other ad-hoc scenario modeling. Drives the planning and forecasting of net margin components, including shrink and damages, clearance activity, vendor discounts and allowances, and other product costs. Updates forecast models using key drivers, trend analysis, economic and external factors, and strategic guidance from the Executive Leadership Team. Reviews and challenges forecast assumptions to ensure projections are realistic, align with business strategies and goals, and appropriately consider known risks and opportunities. Monitors the accuracy and predictability of forecast models and optimizes and enhances models accordingly. Reporting, Analysis, and Decision Support: Synthesizes, analyzes, and tells the story of large, complex data sets and prepares various reporting and analysis. Make recommendations to improve the Company's sales, margin, and inventory operations, including the optimization of pricing and promotions, vendor costing and terms, and inventory flow plans. Assist in the development and execution of Company strategies. Inform data-driven decision making. Identity risks and opportunities. Provide insights to Company leadership and support Company presentations, including Board of Directors, earnings, and investor presentations. Reporting and analysis prepared includes but is not limited to: Merchandise key performance indicator (KPI) reporting and analysis, price, cost, volume, mix analysis, traffic, conversion, basket analysis, macroeconomic and competitor analysis, sales build analysis, pricing productivity analysis, inventory productivity analysis, business case analysis, channel metric and profitability analysis, and vendor scorecard analysis. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, or another related field Education Preferred: Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Science, or another related field Experience Minimum: 5 years of experience in FP&A, with a focus on sales and margin management WORKING CONDITIONS This role requires in-person attendance 4 days a week at the Store Support Center (SSC) located in Hudson, OH. Flexibility to work remotely when requested is determined by management and business needs. Sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods while maintaining focus and productivity. Move around an office space and between buildings on a large campus, including reaching for files, retail product, supplies, or equipment, as well as the ability to adapt to various workstation setups. Work standard business hours and extended hours as needed based on task and project demands. Utilization of all communication styles - written, verbal, electronic options. Lift and carry office supplies, documents, retail product or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds as needed for tasks such as organizing or setting up workstations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Comfortable leading meetings and driving conversations with all levels of the organization Excellent customer service skills while working with business partners Ability to synthesize and analyze large, complex data sets to form conclusions, tell the story of the data, and make recommendations Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Proactive, self-starter who works well in a fast-paced environment Flexibility to changing business needs Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills LI-LT1 This position will be located at: 5555 Darrow Road Hudson, OH 44236 Eligibility for benefits and incentives is dependent upon employment status. JOANN offers the following benefits and incentives to eligible Team Members: Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans Company-paid basic, Optional, and Dependent life insurance Long-term disability and Company-paid Short-term disability Paid Time Off and Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Team Member Discount For more details on benefits and eligibility requirements, Click Here or visit https://joann.myben.site/ JOANN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. JOANN is an at-will employer, which means that your employment may be terminated by JOANN or yourself with or without notice or cause unless the at-will arrangement is modified by a written agreement signed by both you and and authorized representative of JOANN.