Smartwool & icebreaker: Financial Analyst

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What will you do?

A day in the life of an Analyst, FP&A at VF looks a little like this.

Reporting to the Manager of FP&A, you as the Financial Analyst will have the primary responsibility of preparing business performance analysis, reporting, and forecasting to support the Americas business. The Financial Analyst will also be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the annual budget, the strategic plan, and analysis & reporting of monthly operating results. In order to succeed, this individual will leverage leadership and communication skills, advanced knowledge of financial systems and excellent attention to detail.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Support the monthly forecast, reporting and analysis, the annual operating plan, and the strategic plan processes.
• Maintain and develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Track and analyze Actuals vs Budget/Forecast for Sales & Margin and Opex for the Americas business.
• Support the margin management process by providing analytics & reporting around pricing, Cost of Goods, and product/channel mix.
• Drive enhancements in financial reporting and analysis as well as requisite system requirements.
• Provide ad hoc analytical support and perform special projects as needed.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 1-4 years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or other quantitative/analytical disciplines. An MBA is a plus but not a requirement.
• Ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in the retail or consumer-related industries.
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, data management and reporting skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment & to be a team player.
• Knowledge and experience in financial concepts, budgeting, and forecasting with strong financial modeling skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical skills.
• Ability to partner across functions and drive process improvements and business results.
• Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills which would enable thoughtful analysis and interpretation of financial results and identification of key business issues underlying the numbers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong appreciation for culture in a values-driven business.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.