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Nordstrom Sr. Financial Analyst - Digital Finance - (Hybrid- Seattle, WA) in Seattle, Washington
Job Description
We are looking for a customer obsessed and results oriented individual to join the Digital Operations Finance Team. This person will leverage their business acumen, strategic partnerships, financial modelling and reporting systems expertise to develop overhead expenses weekly/monthly/quarterly forecasts, own headcount reporting/consolidations, implement bi-annual budgets, create long term plans, performs actuals vs plan variance analysis, report risks & opportunities to leadership, drive month/quarter-end close, support monthly & quarterly business reviews presentation decks, and troubleshoot ad-hoc requests. Additionally, you will also serve as finance lead for weekly KPI reporting and quarterly deliverables for Nordstrom’s app adoption strategy (Branch initiatives)
The successful candidate will be a self-starter that excels in storytelling, cross-functional business partnering, ability to manage multiple projects/deliverables to completion, and able to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment while also demonstrating a passion for retail.
**This role is Hybrid, Seattle, WA - you must be willing to come into office 3 days per week in downtown office - Tuesdays. Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
A day in the life…
Partner with Business, Finance, and HR leaders to drive month-end close, deliver weekly forecasts, develop financial models, and implement bi-annual/long-term planning for Digital teams, driving fixed expense discipline
Owns labor and headcount consolidation across (Digital, Marketing, Credit, Product) teams, driving headcount & expense reporting, monthly & quarterly business reviews presentation decks and best practices in finance teams
Deliver weekly/monthly/quarterly forecasts and tracking actuals of overhead expenses, headcount tracking, communicate R&Os, variance drivers and provide key storylines across the organization to anticipate future trends
Streamline existing reports/models and establish robust processes in order to communicate Corp FP&A the weekly results, storylines and detailed updates to monthly forecasts with a goal of achieving actuals vs forecast variances within or under the “out-of-tolerance” variance threshold established by Corp FP&A for the overall organization
Support close activities like journal entries, accruals, expense reclasses, capitalizations, headcount changes and reporting allocations by closely aligning with key Digital, HR, Finance and Accounting partners
Manage reporting tools – including Anaplan models for planning/forecasting, Workday reports for headcount analysis, Essbase/SmartView to track financial performance, Tableau/SQL for close dashboards and gain overall familiarity with the Nordstrom Analytical Platform (NAP) to understand databases for reporting requirements
Serve as a finance lead for Nordstrom’s app adoption strategy (Branch Initiatives) by providing deliverables w.r.t weekly KPI reporting, bi-annual forecasts, app penetration growth trends and monthly/quarterly business decks
Perform ad hoc analyses/new investment projects and clearly communicate findings to support executive decisions
You own this if you have…
5+ years of related experience
BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance
Excellent computer skills, including MS Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Oracle-Essbase/SmartView, Anaplan, Workday, Tableau and/or SQL is highly preferred
Proven experience in building reports, models, and support business decisions making
Efficient team player focused on success across the broader team in addition to individual goals
Strong organizational skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Ability to independently develop processes and deliverables from general direction
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail, data integrity and accuracy
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
Washington: $69,500 - $132,000 Annually
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf
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