Company Description

Job Description 

A&F seeks a Financial Analyst to join the Real Estate Finance team.  The analyst will provide financial and strategic support to the Real Estate team and cross functional partners through domestic mall and high street opportunity examination, capital plan management, deal structure analysis, and fleet performance reporting. This individual will develop strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization to gain alignment on strategic priorities, drive capital investment, and execute long-range growth plans, while maximizing productivity and profitability. 

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing? 

Develop potential store P&Ls, capturing success drivers and costs to measure profitability, while integrating long range fleet plan goals.Leverage data & analytics to prioritize potential markets and store locations to maintain a list of top priority targets for real estate team. Leveraging comparable store data, catchment DTC demand, sales comps, and advanced analytics to validate new investment opportunities.Hindsight comprehensive set of Real Estate financial reports, including annual capital plans, brand-specific analyses, and store counts for both internal stakeholders and external financial reporting. Maintain current and future stores database, integrating information from Real Estate team and cross functional partners for use in portfolio management. Track progress and changes to regional capital plans based on cost estimate, timing updates, and guidance from Real Estate leadership.Prepare ad-hoc analyses for Real Estate dealmakers, including store trend, lease renewals and landlord package negotiation support. Assist in preparation for Executive Real Estate meetings, creating required analysis and presentation aggregation.Enhance existing reporting, seek out opportunities to create better ways of working and communication within the team and organization.

What Do You Need To Bring? 

Desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment, thriving on ambiguous problem solving.Self-starter with demonstrated ability to recognize and implement process improvement opportunities.Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Emphasis on attention to detail.Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, or related field.Strong knowledge of corporate finance concepts including P&L construction and cash flow analysis.Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.2-4 years work experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or Corporate Finance. 

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&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.  

Our Values 

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

Incentive bonus program401(K) savings plan with company matchAnnual companywide review processFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeaveMobile StipendPaid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)Seven associate wellness half days per yearOnsite fitness centerMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER