This position is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for assisting in the development and execution of processes to support data-driven strategic decisions for the company. Assists in the facilitation of the financial planning process through management of the annual budget process and the long-term year financial plan, updates financial projections, and conducts various project analyses to identify risks and opportunities. Responsible for regular, consistent, and accurate analyses and reporting. Assists in the review of overall department projects and initiatives. This individual should effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:
- Develops annual budgets enterprise wide.
- Accountable for the preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis, and projection activities.
- Key partner responsible for updating, monitoring, and reporting on progress against the long-term year financial plan.
- Partners with other departments to develop root cause analysis and gap closure plans when results are not meeting financial plan expectations.
- Partners with other departments to analyze various initiatives/projects to develop goals, measure performance, and make recommendations.
- Conducts monthly variance analysis, evaluating results to recommend business process improvements.
- Presents financial plans and projections to senior management.
- Manages ad hoc projects to provide financial analysis support as needed.
- Participates in cross-functional efforts within Finance to improve reporting, planning, and analysis capabilities.
- Additional duties and projects as required.
Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with MBA preferred. At least 4 - 6 years of relevant work experience in Financial Planning and Analysis. Able to manage effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency.
Required Computer and/or Technical Skills:
Should have advanced knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Office and Google software. In particular, must be especially strong in the use of Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other comparable applications within Google and others. Effectively utilizes software to demonstrate strong financial and analytical skills.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
- Use hands to finger, handle and feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Talk and/or hear
- Stand for up to 2 hours at a time periodically
- Walk or move from one location to another
- Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
- Average work week is 40 hours, which can vary depending on business need.
- The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.
The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.
