Analyst / Sr Analyst, Brand Finance

<p>Job Description:Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Financial Analyst to join our Brand Finance team. This role will be responsible for leading selling margin forecasting, inventory forecasting, and providing data-driven insights that guide business decisions across Finance and Merchandise Planning.The ideal candidate has strong financial modeling skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to turn complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations. This person will also manage and lead monthly alignment meetings with cross-functional teams and leadership, while also contributing to week/month/quarter-end deliverables, and ad-hoc analyses.This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.What Will You Be Doing?Own the end-to-end selling margin forecasting process, including Average Unit Retail and Costing metrics, as well as Price Type management and markdown implicationsManage inventory forecasting to ensure alignment between buy plans, sales expectations, and inventory productivity targetsConduct promotional and pricing analysis to evaluate effectiveness, ROI, and margin implicationsLead monthly forecast alignment meetings, communicating insights clearly across audiences, from business partners to executivesCollaborate with global finance partners to align expectations and scenario planningBuild and maintain scalable reports, dashboards, and analytical tools within Power BI &amp; Excel, proactively adjusting for shifts in marketing calendar, and consumer behaviorSupport preparation of Quarter-End Board Deck materials, synthesizing key performance drivers, financial insights, and forward-looking risks/opportunitiesIdentify opportunities to streamline forecasting processes and improve analytical rigorWhat Do You Need To Bring?Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field4+ years of experience in FP&amp;A, MP&amp;A, Retail Analytics, or a similar analytical fieldStrong modeling skills in Excel and proficiency with data tools (e.g., Power BI)Strong communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional partnersHigh attention to detail and a natural curiosity to dive into the “why” behind numbersAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentA self-starter mentality with an eagerness to take on new challengesCompany DescriptionAbercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (A&amp;F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.Learn more about A&amp;F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.ABERCROMBIE &amp; FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.<br />#J-18808-Ljbffr</p>