Lowe’s

Sr Financial Analyst - Cost Optimization

Lowe’s$85K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of experience in a finance or analytical role in a public company or public accounting
  • Experience in project planning and developing and delivering presentations
  • Knowledge of financial forecasting or analytic modeling and report automation

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate financial forecasting and planning processes with business units
  • Support financial modeling and business analytics for P&L questions
  • Develop expense plans based on volume and cost assumptions
  • Collaborate to provide actionable insights from financial data
  • Communicate insights to leaders through data analysis and storytelling
  • Analyze forecast accuracy and derive lessons for future reporting
  • Develop business cases tied to strategic narratives with risk assessments

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, matrixed organization
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in high-impact decision-making processes
  • Chance to influence business performance and strategic initiatives
  • Access to training and development programs for professional growth
Full Job Description
Your Impact
The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a financial steward in the organization by collaborating with business partners in core business functions across the Company. The Senior Analyst must be able to work effectively within a matrixed organization and demonstrate self-leadership and change agility, as well as the ability to influence and interact with various stakeholders within the organization. They will partner with the business to drive plan through operational levers, provide performance reporting, and manage the forecast.

What You Will Do
  • Facilitates the financial forecasting and planning processes with functional partners and business units that result in quarterly forecast updates, annual plans, and long-range plans; provides business performance reporting and commentary.
  • Supports financial modeling and business analytics to address P&L queries.
  • Supports the development of expense plans using agreed upon volume, rate, growth, and transportation cost assumptions; troubleshoot questions and reconciliations. Coordinate with data owners to formulate answers.
  • Collaborates across the business and with peers to provide root cause analysis and actionable insights based on financial and non-financial data to functional partners and business units.
  • Communicates financial and non-financial insights to leaders by preparing analyses using multiple data sources; identify and proactively source necessary inputs for analysis; support operational and financial storytelling.
  • Analyzes forecast and business case accuracy for root causes issues and apply these learning to future reports; translates findings into clear, understandable themes; identifying complete, consistent, and actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Develops business cases for key initiatives and major programs by creating robust financial models tied to a program's (or initiative's) strategic narrative; identifying risks to the organization and engaging the business owner in risk mitigation and trade-offs; identifying and measuring key trigger points (metrics) that provide insight into an initiative's success (leading and final indicators).
  • Applies solid knowledge of financial and business analytics principles to all deliverables; leverages an understanding of policies, data, and resources to support projects or initiatives; collaborates cross-functionally to solve business problems; identifies, recommends, and implements ways to address improvement opportunities.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
  • 3 Years Experience in finance or analytical role with a public company, public accounting, or related
  • Experience in structuring and writing formal documents, developing and delivering group presentations, project planning, and/or cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience with financial forecasting or analytic modeling and report automation


Preferred Skills/Education
  • Master's degree Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 6 Years Experience in finance or analytical role with a public company, public accounting, or related
  • Experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Supply Chain Finance or related field
  • Experience with analytical tools such as Python, R, SAS, Adobe, Alteryx, KnimeStrong
  • Experience with tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Superset, Microstrategy, Qlik, etc.
  • Experience with SQL and familiarity of enterprise-grade environment (Teradata, Hadoop, Presto)
  • Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) based systems, multi-dimensional databases, such as TM1, Hyperion or Essebase
  • Experience with business intelligence reporting tools (e.g., MicroStrategy, Business Objects, Cognos, Teradata, SSIS, Svr.)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Careers

Joining Lowe's means becoming part of a team that is committed to fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and leadership. As one of the leading home improvement companies, Lowe's offers unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity and professional development. Work You'll Do At Lowe's, your work will directly impact our mission to help people love where they live. Whether you're involved in the direct sales process, product development, or customer service, your role will contribute to our industry-leading standards. Transform Your Career Leverage your skills and drive in a position that empowers you to lead projects and initiatives that redefine the retail experience. Lowe's is at the forefront of the industry, combining retail, technology, and customer service to create unique experiences for consumers. Join a team of dedicated professionals who are there to support your career aspirations and help you grow both personally and professionally. With over 300,000 team members, Lowe's is a place where you can cultivate a career filled with innovation and opportunities. Lowe's Professional Growth and Opportunities We are committed to the professional growth of every team member. Lowe's offers a variety of career paths and opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles in numerous departments. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a full-time career, Lowe's provides the training and resources needed to advance and excel. Internship Programs Start your career with Lowe's through our dynamic internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that impacts our business. Interns at Lowe's gain invaluable skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and are considered for full-time positions upon successful completion of the program. Benefits and Culture Lowe's is dedicated to maintaining a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts, among others. Networking and Innovation Stay connected and ahead in your career through Lowe's commitment to innovation and networking. Our team members have access to cutting-edge technology and are encouraged to think outside the box to solve challenges. Networking within the company is supported through various groups and initiatives, fostering connections that can lead to career advancement. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities at Lowe's that match your skills and interests. We are always looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Lowe's today and be part of a company that values hard work and dedication. Stay Up to Date Keep informed with the latest in career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work at Lowe's. Our careers blog provides valuable content that can help you navigate your professional journey. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Lowe's. SEARCH LOWE'S JOBS At Lowe's, your career is in your hands. Build it with us and be part of a team that is changing the future of retail.
Learn more about Lowe’s
Size
200,000 employees
Market Cap
$120.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.8 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$89.5 billion
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