Urban Outfitters: Senior Financial Analyst

Title

Sr. Financial Analyst, UO

Reports to

Sr. Finance Manager, UO

Overview

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will be a key member of the Urban Outfitters Financial Planning and Analysis Team. The role reports to the Senior Finance Manager. This position will work closely with the business financial teams and various corporate function leads on financial projects and analyses. Key responsibilities include supporting business analysis, forecasting, reporting, budgeting, strategic initiatives, and various ad hoc projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for financial modeling, business case analysis and financial/management reporting
• Assist with the timeline and presentation materials related to the annual budgeting process.
• Assist in the timely preparation of periodic forecasting, reporting, month end P&L’s, variance analysis and presentations for management
• Analyze performance of sales promotions, provide feedback to executive team, and update the promotional calendar with events.
• Conduct and consolidate insightful variance analysis to fully understand the drivers of business performance and to identify potential issues and opportunities
• Perform Ad Hoc and decision-support analysis as requested my management
• Develop ways to continually improve processes to ensure timely and accurate communication of information

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in finance, accounting, or similar function, preferably in the retail or apparel industry
• Experience in applying finance principles to business operations
• Working knowledge of financial systems: SAP BPC or Hyperion HFM, MicroStrategy a plus
• Advanced Financial Modeling and Analytics
• Proven ability to utilize and quickly adapt to new software and reporting systems

Job Skills

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Highly efficient analytical ability
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Team player with a positive attitude, supportive management style
• Entrepreneurial in spirit, willing to take initiative and voice opinions that will promote good change.
• Ability to effectively communicate, influence and engage all levels of the organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.

Location

Hybrid - Philadelphia, PA

Travel

Not expected

Urban Outfitters, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.