Full-Time | Hybrid (Stamford, CT / Remote)
Required:
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BS/BA in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of progressive experience in brick-and-mortar retail finance, corporate finance, or related fields (apparel industry experience preferred).
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Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, including proven experience building complex real estate proformas and investment analyses (NPV, IRR, payback).
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Deep understanding of retail KPIs, store economics, real estate dynamics, and P&L drivers, with a track record of translating data into actionable insights under tight deadlines.
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Demonstrated experience using data and facts to support brick-and-mortar strategic initiatives, manage full planning cycles (forecast, budget, long-range plan), and evaluate business cases.
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and clearly present complex financial insights to senior leadership.
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Highly motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter with direct management experience, capable of taking initiative and leading a Senior Financial Analyst as a direct report.
Preferred:
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Experience advancing legacy workflows through financial technology, automation, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Comprehensive P&L Ownership: Manage total and store-level P&Ls across Full Price and Outlet brick-and-mortar channels, identifying hidden financial risks and immediate growth opportunities.
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Real Estate Financial Engineering: Support landlord negotiations (renewals, kick-outs, expirations) and retail footprint strategy by developing rigorous proforma models and financial analyses.
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Planning Cycle Management: Lead the monthly retail forecasting, annual corporate budgeting, and periodic long-term strategic planning cycles.
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High-Frequency Performance Tracking: Deliver clear daily, weekly, and monthly tracking of sales and margin trends alongside corresponding retail metrics.
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Labor Optimization Modeling: Partner with Store Operations to support and refine store labor models based on complex variable inputs like foot traffic, transaction velocity, and minimum staffing requirements.
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Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the primary financial liaison to field leaders and senior executives, helping translate large volumes of disparate operational data into clear, proactive visual stories.
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Workflow Automation: Support the continuous evolution of the FP&A team by scaling reporting tools, ensuring absolute data integrity, and automating manual processes.
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