DescriptionOverview of the role
We are seeking a dynamic, analytical person for the Pottery Barn’s Brand Finance division. This position is responsible for providing financial, analytical, and business decision support for short-term and long-term planning. An ideal candidate will bring financial experience, analytical capabilities, an eagerness to learn and collaborate, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop annual budget and monthly forecast across assigned business channels, including shipping income and expenses, non-merchandise product costs and vendor/sourcing compliance-related expenses
- Manage month-end close process including journal entries, expense accruals, and variance analysis to reconcile actual results against forecast
- Own operating and general expense analysis and forecasting across assigned expense categories
- Own recurring financial reporting and KPI packages (quarterly, monthly, and weekly) for assigned areas of the business
- Create, prepare and continuously enhance key reporting packages for various brand partners to provide visibility into financial performance and drivers
- Identify and analyze ad hoc business issues, including vendor and contract-related initiatives, and collaborate with key partners across the organization to actively influence brand P&L performance
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business partners, communicating effectively in a variety of settings and ensuring partners are well informed and aligned with the brand's financial goals
- Support broader brand finance team by developing new tools to enhance financial modeling and analytics across the business
- Develop Powerpoint presentations for budget review, ad hoc brand initiatives, etc.
Criteria
- Love to work collaboratively in a group, you have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute with your team
- Are driven and motivated by the possibilities ahead
- Are a self-starter who appreciates challenges and takes initiative to improve the status quo
- Are a true business owner; comfortable with decision making and calculated risk taking for the benefit of your business
- Think innovation is critical in a business environment and support others in creative thinking
- Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details
- Challenge yourself and others to grow
- 1-4 years of experience in corporate finance, banking, accounting, planning, or similar technical analytical role
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a quantitative field (finance, economics, business)
- Strong analytical skills – extensive experience with Excel buildi