Job Description

About The Role

Support financial decisions of the SGO (Strategic Growth Office) Division by influencing and informing leaders, business general managers and cross-functional partners. This includes traditional budget, forecast and close responsibilities, as well as providing strategic and analytical support for various new business initiatives and proactively identifying opportunities along with recommendations to accelerate growth and mitigate risk. This role will report to the Finance Manager supporting SGO.

What You'll Do

Act as finance resource for the SGO team.
Provide decision support by leveraging and integrating both financial and operational data to formulate finance recommendations.
Develop and enhance P&L, business metric and workforce planning reporting to provide transparency and precision in business performance.
Coordinate monthly forecast and annual budget submissions, framing up risks and opportunities and presenting them to senior management.
Perform month end close functions and ensure processes are in compliance with Gap Inc accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 
Develop and maintain effective relationships with Brand, Data/Analytics and Corporate Finance teams, Corporate Shared Service Center, and SGO business partners.
Contribute to ad hoc decision support needs and strategic financial discussions as required by the Finance Manager and VP of Finance.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred; CPA a plus.
5-7 years of financial and business analysis preferred. Forecast and budgeting experience a plus.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, including ability to formulate business strategy and proactively drive results. 
Able to transform quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations and communicate them in a compelling way.
Comfortable with ambiguity; can confidently articulate a point of view, but also explain the risks and opportunities to that P.O.V. Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt work style/processes in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships on a cross-functional team and influence others through financial analysis with proven ability to interact with various levels of management.
Strong technical aptitude, including ability and desire to learn company systems and tools. Essbase experience a plus.

Benefits At Gap Inc.

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.*
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