Sears Holdings

Senior Financial Analyst

Posted on: 26 Mar 2021

Longwood, FL

Job Description

Job Description Req/Job ID: 1003389BR
Employing Entity: Transform SR Home Improvement Products LLC
Employment Category: Regular, Full-time
Job Function: Finance/Accounting
Store ID: 24217: LAKE MARY, FL

The Sr. Financial Analyst will work closely with Business Finance Manager and Director to support planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis for one or multiple business units within Transformco. This position will be responsible for performing financial analyses and assist with various planning, forecasting and reporting cycles.

The Sr. Financial Analyst is an individual contributor who will assist a Business Unit Finance team (responsible for $400M-$4B in
revenue) with its financial planning and analysis. Job Requirements JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manages daily/weekly/monthly planning, forecasting and reporting
* Reviews and diagnoses variances to plan, forecast and last year, working to ensure forecast accuracy
* Manages the annual strategic planning process in conjunction with corporate timelines
* Ensures corporate financial controls exist within the business
* Provides regular and ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed to help drive business results
* Works with the Business Unit Finance team in aligning on decisions and recommendations
* Acts as a liaison between other Finance departments

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelors Degree
* 3-4 years of related experience
* 18 years of age or older

REQUIRED SKILLS:

* Bachelor's of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
* Minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in Financial Planning, Forecasting, Strategic Business Decision Making or Analysis
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial calculations
* Strong decision making and problem solving skills based upon financial and statistical results
* Ability to read, interpret and communicate detailed quantitative data
* Excellent computer skills (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Hyperion Essbase, Access)
* Ability to communicate in spoken and written English well enough to be understood by supervisors, co-workers, and customers
* Ability to enter data and maneuver efficiently using a keyboard, operate a mouse, use telephone and headset equipment, and listen while keying information into the system
* Ability to meet the physical requirements of sitting and some standing and walking, with bending and reaching as necessary
* Ability to demonstrate self control by maintaining composure and keeping emotions in check even in difficult situations
* All employees/associates may in the course of their duties come in contact with Credit / Debit Card Data. If this data is exposed as part of their position in the site/center, the associate must protect that data as directed and required by the compliance team to ensure Transformco's compliance to current Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS)

PREFERRED SKILLS:

* Master's degree in related field
* CPA or CFA

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Sears Holdings

Hoffman Estates, IL

Sears Holdings Corporation operates as an integrated retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Kmart and Sears Domestic. The Kmart segment operates retail stores that offer a range of products, including consumer electronics, seasonal merchandise, outdoor living, toys, lawn and garden equipment, food and consumables, and apparel; and in-store pharmacies. It provides merchandise under the Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66, Cannon, Adam Levine, Levi's, Lands' End, and Craftsman labels; Sears brand products, such as Kenmore and DieHard; and Kenmore-branded products. As of February 3, 2018, this segment operated approximately 432 Kmart stores. The Sears Domestic segment operates stores that provide appliances, consumer electronics/connected solutions, tools, sporting goods, outdoor living, lawn and garden equipment, apparel, footwear, jewelry, and accessories, as well as automotive services and products, such as tires, batteries, and home fashion products.

It also offers parts and services to builders, developers, designers, and commercial and residential customers; parts and repair services for appliances, lawn and garden equipment, consumer electronics, floor care products, and heating and cooling systems; home improvement services, such as siding, windows, cabinet refacing, kitchen remodeling, roofing, carpet and upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning, and garage door installation and repair; and protection agreements and product installation services. This segment provides merchandise under the Kenmore, DieHard, WallyHome, Bongo, Covington, Simply Styled, Everlast, Metaphor, Roebuck & Co., Outdoor Life, and Structure brands, as well as under the Craftsman, Roadhandler, and Levi's, brands.

This segment operated 547 full-line stores and 23 specialty stores. Sears Holdings Corporation was founded in 1899 and is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. On October 15, 2018, Sears Holdings Corporation along with its affiliates, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

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