Position Purpose:

The Senior Financial Analyst (DC Inventory) is responsible for the day-to-day activities related to DC Shrink/Swell research. This role partners with internal teams and external business partners to help interpret results, resolve discrepancies and solve both financial and operational problems. This role would need foundational data skills to easily query and work with large data sets and a high level of curiosity to dig into anomalies in DC Shrink/Swell results.  In addition, Sr. Analysts may be responsible for updating, maintaining and distributing documentation for internal and external purposes.

As a Sr. Analyst, you will work on departmental and strategic projects, collaborate with project/product managers, help more junior analysts, and balance your own workload.  This role is expected to present continuous improvement insights and recommendations to managers and leaders. In addition, Sr. Analysts will collaborate with cross-functional teams, requiring effective communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.   

Key Responsibilities:

5% Collaboration - Leverages prior experiences to help develop and recommend solutionsEffectively develops trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams in other towersCollaborates with appropriate team members to gather input and feedback concerning business needsUnderstands the technical needs required for successfully tackling business problems75% Operational Duties - Execute required tasks related to the delivery of DC InventoryWork coordinately with other teams providing or receiving information as neededSupport work that needs to be done with internal or external customers.Interprets data contained in reports and ledgersProvides advice and analysis to increase the efficiency and improve the tasks that are doneSupports the work of more junior analystsResolves issues and problems related to their job function.Executes month end / year end processesMonitor and works towards meeting KPIs and SLAs defined for the areaAssists manager with building and interpreting analysis for providing insights to the business15% Project Management & Team Support - Work with project teams and business partners to complete project goalsHelps prioritize assignments and ensure quality and accuracy of work5% Skill Building & Professional Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments and trends within finance (e.g., analytics, intelligent automation, robotics)Participate in the continuous improvement of financial shared services processes and tools

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

This Position typically reports to Lead Analyst, Manager or Sr. Manager

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

2-4 years of relevant work experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.

Thorough understanding of accounting and / or finance principles and practices, statistical methodology, generally accepted accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing standards

Ability to work independently and complete work on schedule within a fast-paced environment

Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical, problem solving, and research skills

Experience building and running queries in Google Big Query using SQL

Experience with data analytics / data visualization

Experience with SAP S/4 Hana is highly desired

Ability to prepare and present clear, concise administrative and financial reports

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

None

Certifications:

None

Competencies:

Action OrientedNimble LearningCollaboratesCultivates InnovationInstills TrustOptimizes Work ProcessesBuilds NetworksCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusDrives Results