Financial Analyst

Northbrook, IL

With over 130 store and warehouse locations and more than 7,500 associates across the U.S. and Canada, Crate and Barrel is a dynamic and growing multi-channel furniture and housewares retailer. So we can continue to help others love how they live in moments that matter, the iconic brand is looking for a driven and passionate professional to raise the bar and join our Finance department as a Financial Analyst, located in our Northbrook, IL corporate office.

Maximize company sales growth and profitability by managing financial forecasts, annual budgeting, variance analysis and special projects. Provide an independent, objective assessment of company operations and financial performance and share ideas for improved profitability and best practices.

What you'll do...

Accountable for developing ad hoc financial analysis to analyze the business and profitability of company investments.
Develop and maintain a process for competitor analysis with the objective of using the data to drive improved business performance.
Develop system based financial reports and provide financial training and support to management teams.
Maintain and continuously improve current financial planning and reporting systems.
Expand capabilities and utilization of the current financial planning and reporting system to various departments with financial planning functions.
Elevate the financial literacy of the company through the communication of financial performance, variance analysis and financial goals.
Perform analysis to understand actual financial performance compared to budget and forecast, and determine trends to be incorporated into the planning and forecasting process.
Make recommendations to management based on analysis performed.
Collaborate with the Financial Accounting team to review and understand actual performance against budgeted performance to determine trends that need to be incorporated into future forecasts and the planning process.
Develop appropriate annual plans and work to improve the planning process with an emphasis to drive improved business performance and control expenses in collaboration with Corporate, Store and Direct Marketing management teams, and Supply Chain operations.

What you'll bring...

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
1-3 years previous experience in financial planning or analysis
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience w/ Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Strategic Finance preferred
Proven excellent analytical and quantitative skills
Proven excellent financial modeling skills
Strong technical writing and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail, results focused, and strong problem solving, research and resolution skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines
Good reading, written and verbal language skills (English)

Job ID 2021-10211

Date posted 07/22/2021

Position Type Full-Time

Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a dynamic group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits.

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.