About us
KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.
Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.
Financial Analyst - Technology
About the role
This position will assist in financial expense and capital planning for Technology expenses. Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting, monthly reporting and variance analysis. The financial analyst is expected to develop an understanding of the business and assist with analysis to identify business trends and support key operating initiatives.
The impact you can have
- Assist in the execution of the annual budget process (capital and expense) and ongoing monthly forecast update process
- Assist in the preparation of key monthly reporting of both financial and operating metrics to support business partners and Finance; understand variances to expectation
- Assist in the monthly close process, including capital forecast updates and presentation preparation
- Work with key business partners to review, forecast, and analyze spend
- Maintain and analyze key financial and operational metrics to understand and evaluate business trend
- Identify expense savings opportunities and/or profit improvement ideas
- Prepare ad-hoc analyses and participate in other finance projects as needed
You’ll bring to the role
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field;
- 0-3 years progressive finance or public accounting experience
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Advanced Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, filtering & data management formulas.
- Experience with Oracle, SAP and Hyperion preferred but not required
- Financial modeling experience preferred
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Data and detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organizeand manage commitments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing circumstances
Benefits
- You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
- Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
- A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
- Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time off – paid time off & holidays.*
*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.
This position works in a hybrid model, with required 3 days (M, Tu, Wed) worked in Chico’s FAS office location in Fort Myers, FL as defined by business needs.
Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.
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Location:
Corporate Office Fort Myers, FL 33966
Position Type:
Regular/Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.
