OverviewThis role contributes to REI's success by providing financial planning, analysis, and decision support for the Merchandising and Co-op Brands organizations. The Financial Analyst II partners with business leaders and cost-center owners to translate financial results and operating drivers into clear insights, sound forecasts, and resource-allocation recommendations.
Responsibilities and Qualifications- Lead assigned financial planning activities for the Merchandising and Co-op Brands organizations, including the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, strategic planning, and monthly close.
- Partner with business leaders and cost-center owners to build sound financial plans, challenge assumptions, and keep forecasts aligned with emerging business needs.
- Manage planning inputs in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and ensure submissions are accurate, reconciled, and completed on time.
- Analyze performance against budget and forecast to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities. Translate findings into clear recommendations for business partners and leaders.
- Build financial models, business cases, dashboards, and leadership materials that help teams evaluate investments and make informed resource decisions.
- Serve as a trusted finance partner across Merchandising, Co-op Brands, Accounting, and FP&A. Improve recurring reporting and finance processes as business needs evolve.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Two or more years of experience in finance, accounting, business analysis, or financial planning and analysis.
- Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to understand business drivers, reconcile data, and develop well-supported conclusions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Able to turn analysis into clear PowerPoint presentations and concise written communication.
- Comfort managing multiple priorities and planning cycles while maintaining accuracy, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Strong business partnership and communication skills. Able to work independently and explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences.
- Experience with financial planning or ERP systems such as SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP S/4HANA.
- Retail, merchandising, or consumer-products experience is preferred.
Pay Range$64,600.00 - $103,500.00 per year
