Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst, Brand Finance

Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst, Brand Finance

Full-time

Company Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Financial Analyst to join our Brand Finance team. This role will be responsible for leading selling margin forecasting, inventory forecasting, and providing data-driven insights that guide business decisions across Finance and Merchandise Planning.

The ideal candidate has strong financial modeling skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to turn complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations. This person will also manage and lead monthly alignment meetings with cross-functional teams and leadership, while also contributing to week/month/quarter-end deliverables, and ad-hoc analyses.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What Will You Be Doing?

Own the end-to-end selling margin forecasting process, including Average Unit Retail and Costing metrics, as well as Price Type management and markdown implications

Manage inventory forecasting to ensure alignment between buy plans, sales expectations, and inventory productivity targets

Conduct promotional and pricing analysis to evaluate effectiveness, ROI, and margin implications

Lead monthly forecast alignment meetings, communicating insights clearly across audiences, from business partners to executives

Collaborate with global finance partners to align expectations and scenario planning

Build and maintain scalable reports, dashboards, and analytical tools within Power BI & Excel, proactively adjusting for shifts in marketing calendar, and consumer behavior

Support preparation of Quarter-End Board Deck materials, synthesizing key performance drivers, financial insights, and forward-looking risks/opportunities

Identify opportunities to streamline forecasting processes and improve analytical rigor

What Do You Need To Bring?

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field

4+ years of experience in FP&A, MP&A, Retail Analytics, or a similar analytical field

Strong modeling skills in Excel and proficiency with data tools (e.g., Power BI)

Strong communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional partners

High attention to detail and a natural curiosity to dive into the “why” behind numbers

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

A self-starter mentality with an eagerness to take on new challenges

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

Benefits & Perks

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

Incentive bonus program

401(K) savings plan with company match

Annual companywide review process

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Associate assistance program

Paid parental and adoption leave

Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot

Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace

Paid Caregiver Leave

Mobile Stipend

• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

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