Senior Financial Analyst, Merchandising
Job Description
Job Opportunity
Are you a highly analytical and strategic thinker with a passion for retail merchandising? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Then come join the Nordstrom team as a Senior Financial Analyst, Merchandising! We are seeking a talented individual with a strong background in financial analysis and merchandising to help drive our business forward. If you are driven, innovative, and have a strong understanding of the retail landscape, we want to hear from you! Keep reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct financial analysis to support merchandising strategies and decisions.
- Create and maintain financial models to forecast and track performance of merchandise categories.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement merchandising plans.
- Evaluate and analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
- Provide recommendations for pricing, inventory management, and promotions to optimize profitability.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators for merchandise categories.
- Identify and communicate potential risks and opportunities to senior leadership.
- Conduct competitive analysis to inform merchandising strategies.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with merchandising teams to understand business needs and goals.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and market conditions to inform decision-making.
- Participate in the development and execution of merchandising strategies and initiatives.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner.
- Continuously identify process improvements and efficiencies to enhance the financial analysis and merchandising process.
- Collaborate with finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting.
- Train and mentor junior financial analysts on best practices and processes.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nordstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.