Financial Analysis & Planning Specialist

Job description

Overview (Text Only)

The FP&A Specialist will focus on location Sales planning and all factors contributing to the calculation of Gross Margin. The role will report to and work closely with the Director FP&A to oversee financial process optimisation, ensure accurate timely financial reporting and provide strategic financial insights and detailed financial analysis, partnering with business planning and allocations teams to drive continual growth.
Responsibilities

General

·  Contribute to the strategic direction of the FP&A function for the APAC region to optimize performance.
·  Be a key player in achieving the operation and financial objectives of the region.
·  Collaborate with the Planning & Allocations team to effectively manage location Sales planning for APAC including product performance providing insight to calendar and key driver influences.
·  Contribute to the banner planning process to ensure sales build for store and ecomm, consider market dynamics, store capital programs and investment in digital solutions.
·  Proactively identify and implement process improvements and efficiency including contribution to Global technology initiatives.

 

Accounting

·  Contribute to the month end process, ensuring month end and year end cut offs are accurate and comply with Foot Locker Accounting policies and relevant US GAAP and local statutory requirements.
·  Support audit requirements activities including SOX compliance and relevant quarterly and year end representation letters.

 

Capital & Strategic Planning

·  Contribute to the Short, Mid and Long-Term Strategic Planning process for Sales and Margin including inventory planning
·  Work with functional and finance partners (operations, real estate, pricing and sales planning) to support the build of the Sales Plan.

 

Analysis, Forecasting & Reporting

·  Prepare and review weekly and monthly management reporting. Perform data collection and ad-hoc analysis for various departments of the organization.
·  Creating and maintenance of Marketmax for store sales forecasting and planning.
·  Maintain a calendar of events and region-specific holidays
·  Utilize data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) to analyze sales performance across various locations, identifying trends, outliers, and correlations with product categories.
·  Collaborate with product planning teams to provide data-driven insights into how product mix and inventory levels impact location-specific sales performance.
·  Leverage predictive analytics to forecast sales by location, taking into account factors like historical sales data, economic trends, and local market conditions.
·  Create/Maintain financial reporting Dashboards to ensure they support effective review and decision making.
Qualifications

·  Diploma or Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
·  Minimum three (3) years related work experience (ideally in retail environment)
·  Partnership/collaboration skills with ability and desire to build networks and leverage relationships
·  Creative and critical thinking skills
·  Capacity to work autonomously and within a team environment
·  Clear and effective communications skills (written and verbal)
·  Team player with service-oriented attitude
·  Flexible and open to new ideas
·  Fluent in English (verbal & written)
·  Relevant proficiency in computer software – Excel: Advanced, Power BI: Intermediate
·  Experience with MarketMax or equivalent financial planning tool is a plus
Benefits

·  Attractive Yearly Performance Based Bonus
·  A Flexible Hybrid Working environment. 
·  Excellent Staff Discounts on Foot Locker products – Nike, Adidas, ASICS and many more!
·  Free undercover on-site parking
·  Access for you and your immediately family to our Employee Assistance Program 
·  Free access to Wellhub
·  An inclusive and supportive team culture.