Financial Analysis Manager - Limited Brands - Columbus Ohio

The Financial Analysis Manager is responsible for analyzing financial performance, establishing budgetary goals and developing recommendations on profit, expense and cost saving opportunities. Collects, aggregates and monitors costs. Identifies risk and opportunities across the enterprise. Provides center and brand executives with long range plans, seasonal budgets, weekly sales and profit projections, and performance reporting. Reports to Director — Financial Planning & Analysis. Manages Financial Analyst(s). Must possess the ability to:
Lead a team focused on analyzing the profitability of a specialty retail brand
Analyze sales trends, promotional strategies and other business initiatives
Coordinate annual budget process and the brand growth planning process
Develop seasonal and annual profit plans that link financial plans with the inventory and merchandise plans
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to facilitate strategic and tactical decision-making
Summarize and report business results to brand leadership on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all financial statements and systems
Manage the monthly, seasonal and annual fiscal closing process
Oversee the preparation and review of center and brand financial and operational analysis
REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor's degree in finance preferred
Advanced degree, CPA or MBA preferred
Five to seven years of experience in accounting, budgeting and financial analysis
Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities
Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and lead a powerful team of financial professionals
Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills
Ability to build partnerships across functions
PC skill proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Expert skill proficiency in financial systemsTo be considered for this position and to view all career opportunities at Limited Brands, please visit our career web site at http://www.careers.limitedbrands.com/