Sr. Analyst, Marketing Finance

About Athleta

For the past 25 years, we’ve committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It’s what we do best, and we’re on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences. 

We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we’re strong, but together we’re unstoppable.

About the Role

In this highly visible role, you’ll collaborate, influence, and strategize with multiple Marketing leaders and teams. This role is critical to the success of the business so we’re looking for an individual who is extremely analytical and super attentive to detail, a strong relationship builder, and motivated to drive results.

What You'll Do

·         Effectively manage monthly/quarterly financial forecast and close process

·         Share critical weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial forecasts that accurately track and hindsight results

·         Assist in modeling Athleta marketing performance to understand net demand driven by our marketing investments and risks/opportunities therein

·         Identify and research variances to forecast, budget and prior year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with others on a solution

·         Provide ad hoc analytical support to inform and influence decision making

·         Develop annual budgets that are aligned with Athleta’s business strategies

·         Identify key drivers of P&L variability and proactively investigate and develop recommendations to mitigate risk or capture opportunities

·         Assist in preparation of presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made

·         Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross functional teams at all levels of the organization

Who You Are

• 5+ years of financial analysis experience, consulting, Big 4 accounting, or related equivalent
• Able to resourcefully problem solve and effectively drive to results
• Able to work collaboratively and build trust and respect across levels and functions with strong interpersonal skills; considered a true team player
• Advance Excel skills and knowledge of Anaplan, Oracle financial systems, and Essbase/Hyperion a plus
• Experience with a large consumer products retail company preferred

Benefits at Athleta

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees