Financial Specialist building a financial services practice under Allstate's brand. Driving new business and collaborating with licensed professionals in the community.
About the role
- Senior Financial Analyst supporting financial planning and analysis at Signet Jewelers. Focused on inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and overall financial performance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and report on key financial metrics, including inventory balances, inventory reserves, gross margin, and cost of goods sold (COGS), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reports to support management decision-making
- Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses related to inventory and COGS
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, providing meaningful insights into operational and financial performance
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to enhance visibility into financial and operational results
- Assist in maintaining the accuracy of physical inventory by collaborating with operations teams to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Support the analysis of inventory transactions, including inventory roll-forwards, cost variances, and obsolescence reserves
- Partner with supply chain and operations teams to ensure accurate COGS reporting and inventory valuation
- Provide insights related to inventory turnover, shrinkage, and operational inefficiencies, recommending actions to improve performance
- Assist in managing pricing and costing data infrastructure, including maintaining pricing grids, ensuring accurate updates across systems, and integrating data sources to support the Sourcing Costing team
- Develop advanced SQL queries and data pipelines to consolidate datasets from multiple systems, enabling scalable analysis, consistent reporting, and reliable decision support
- Deliver data-driven insights and reporting by building analytical models, improving automation and standardization, and ensuring leadership has accurate, timely operational and financial data
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance data accuracy
- Support the Senior Manager in designing workflows and tools to improve inventory management and financial reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices and ensure alignment with corporate objectives
- Serve as a trusted business partner to departments such as supply chain, operations, and accounting, providing financial insights and recommendations
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors by preparing required documentation for audits and ensuring compliance with SOX controls
- Work closely with IT and ERP teams to optimize systems for financial and inventory reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics with a minimum of 3-5 years of financial analysis and accounting experience, preferably in inventory, COGS, or related field - CPA or CMA certification is a plus
- Experience in retail, wholesale, or e-commerce environments is highly desirable
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with a focus on inventory and COGS accounting
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial reporting tools
- Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, develop insights, and recommend actions
- Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with visualization/data tools like Tableau, Alteryx and/or Power BI
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings to senior stakeholders
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
- Ability to build strong relationships across departments and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals
- Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered that is active on day 1 of employment
- Generous 401(k) matching after just one year to help secure your financial future
- Ample paid time off, plus seven holidays to recharge and unwind
- Exclusive discounts on premium merchandise just for you
- Dynamic Learning & Development programs to support your growth
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