Company is seeking a Senior Analyst, Marketing Finance to join the BR Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and analyzing all Marketing expense for BR stores and online channels across both the Specialty and Factory businesses in North America. You will report directly to the Manager of BR Marketing Effectiveness & Expense.
What You'll Do
- Develop the monthly forecast and annual budget for Marketing spend across BR Specialty, BR Factory Stores, and BR Online channels.
- Identify and research monthly and quarterly variances to budget and forecast, proactively finding opportunities for improvement.
- Utilize various information reporting systems and sources for comprehensive financial analysis.
- Perform monthly and quarterly close responsibilities, including preparing and uploading journal entries for marketing accruals, prepaids, and reclasses.
- Assist in preparing executive presentations for budget and forecast that provide insightful analysis and support leadership in making informed business decisions.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with both associated finance business partners and cross-functional teams.
- Maximize the use of Anaplan, Essbase/Smartview, and Oracle Financials in the forecasting and budgeting process.
- Provide ad hoc analytical support and perform special projects as needed.
- Serve as a strategic thought partner for BR’s Marketing leadership team in relation to the budget.
- Act as a liaison between Finance and Marketing teams to help problem-solve budget issues.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
- A minimum of 4 years of Finance or Accounting experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Superlative interpersonal skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment.
- A strong sense of accountability and ownership.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Anaplan, Essbase/Smartview, and Oracle is desired.
Technical Stack
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Anaplan, Essbase/Smartview
- Oracle Financials
Team & Environment
You will be part of the BR Finance team, reporting to the Manager of BR Marketing Effectiveness & Expense.
