American Girl Brands - El Segundo, CA

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
El Segundo, CA
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The American Girl Finance Department is seeking an energetic, self-starting Senior Financial Analyst to join the team. This position will report directly into the Senior Manager of Finance and be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the business unit. This is a high visibility role with exposure to various commercial and operational functions. As Senior Financial Analyst, you will serve as an independent cross-functional team lead on FP&A and Reporting processes and projects. The candidate must be able to represent fact-based positions, run analyses, and lead a wide variety of constituencies to accomplish objectives. In this role, you will perform broad-based financial responsibilities for the American Girl Division, including current year and future year forecasting, reporting, and commercial support. You will provide financial direction to cross-functional teams such as Sales, Marketing, Brand, Finance, Design & Development, and Supply Chain to help achieve divisional and brand objectives. Additionally, you will partner with Corporate FP&A & Reporting teams to review forecasts and results to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and planning. Effective communication of financial results, concepts, and issues with Senior Management will be crucial. You will also coordinate communications regarding financial reporting and planning processes, lead and drive in-depth financial analysis related to key business unit initiatives and strategic projects, and perform significant ad-hoc analyses as requested. Ensuring compliance with Corporate policy and Sarbanes Oxley requirements will also be part of your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as independent cross-functional team lead on FP&A and Reporting processes and projects.
  • Perform broad-based financial responsibilities for the American Girl Division including current year & future year Forecasting, Reporting, and Commercial support.
  • Provide financial direction to cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Brand, Finance, Design & Development, Supply Chain) to help achieve Divisional & Brand objectives.
  • Partner with Corporate FP&A & Reporting teams to review forecasts/results to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and planning.
  • Effectively communicate financial results, concepts, and issues with Senior Management.
  • Coordinate communications regarding financial reporting and planning processes.
  • Lead and drive in-depth financial analysis related to key business unit initiatives and strategic projects, including formulating steps and executing to successful conclusion.
  • Perform significant ad-hoc analyses by request.
  • Ensure compliance with Corporate policy and Sarbanes Oxley requirement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
  • Current knowledge of GAAP and internal controls and experience executing monthly close processes.
  • 3+ years of experience with an MBA (or equivalent advanced degree) in finance; or 5+ years' experience in a related role.
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office tools; Advanced Excel modeling required.
  • Essbase (Hyperion Enterprise & Planning), ERP knowledge preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be proactive, results-oriented, and possess high ethical standards.
  • Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the toy, entertainment, consumer products industries a plus.
  • Experience working within a virtual team preferred.
  • Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in the toy, entertainment, or consumer products industries.
  • Familiarity with financial modeling and analysis tools.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range between $104,000 and $125,000 based on experience and location.
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
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