Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support retail finance operations in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role will translate financial and operational data into practical insights that guide budgeting, performance tracking, and business planning. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience with reporting tools and business systems, and the ability to collaborate across finance and retail teams in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze retail financial results and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that influence business performance.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that support forecasting, budgeting, and leadership decision-making across finance functions.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate spending, monitor budget activity, and improve financial visibility for key business areas.
- Develop and maintain reporting solutions using tools such as Crystal Reports and other business systems to streamline analysis and reporting accuracy.
- Apply data mining methods to large datasets in order to uncover actionable insights related to sales, expenses, and operational performance.
- Support accounting and audit-related activities by validating financial information, reconciling data, and assisting with documentation needs.
- Contribute to capital planning efforts by tracking investments, reviewing financial impact, and supporting recommendations for resource allocation.
- Maintain organized project and process documentation in Confluence and coordinate with teams using CRM and time-management systems as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in financial analysis within a retail or consumer-focused environment.
- Proficiency with business systems and reporting platforms, including Crystal Reports.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, accounting processes, auditing support, and capital management principles.
- Experience using data mining techniques to interpret complex datasets and produce clear business insights.
- Familiarity with collaboration and workflow tools such as Confluence, CRM platforms, and About Time.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.