AP Vendor Relations and Financial Sr Analyst

OVERVIEW

Be a part of an exceptional team that leads company shrink mitigation and safety initiatives while keeping our Guests, Associates, and Communities at the center of everything they do. The face of retail is constantly changing, and this agile team is at the forefront of the latest Asset Protection technology and analytical tools that help protect company assets every day. Through operational excellence, innovation, and collaboration, the Asset Protection team is exceptional at quickly designing and implementing innovative new solutions for diverse Asset Protection challenges while simultaneously building strong partnerships across Human Resources, Stores Operations, Supply Chain, and Compliance teams.

Do you enjoy investigating company profitability opportunities? Are you a proactive critical thinker who loves executing a strategic business plan? Then consider joining the Asset Protection team today!

The AP Vendor Relations and Financial Analyst performs accounting and administrative work involved in the daily organization, operation, and supervision of the Asset Protection department’s accounting and budgeting systems.

This role will exercise independent judgment and discretion in planning and carrying out work processes and procedures including: preparation, submission and reporting of Asset Protection department expenses, store managed expenses, and Asset Protection managed capital expenditures, as well as rigorous budget accountability, comprehensive vendor management, invoicing, and general budgeting.

This role is critically responsible for collaborating with various Asset Protection Leaders to drive the preparation of the department’s annual budget, request capital and expense as needed throughout the year, complete timely and accurate period-end and quarterly forecasting and accruals, and manage the full vendor lifecycle, ensuring performance accountability and strategic cost efficiency.

In all we do, we strive to uphold the company’s values in which we win together, give wow experiences, improve always, do what’s right and, love what we do, champion diversity and own what we do.

• Financial Reporting & Strategy
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  Lead all monthly and quarterly financial reporting cycles, distilling complex data into clear, concise presentations for Executive Leadership within Asset Protection and Corporate Finance.
• Budget Ownership & Management
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  Drive the end-to-end annual budget creation process. Own ongoing budget management, variance tracking, and present strategic recommendations to mitigate financial risk and capitalize on savings opportunities. This includes holding department heads accountable for adhering to allocated budgets and keeping senior management informed on significant variances.
• Forecasting & Analysis
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  Develop robust monthly financial forecasts for all LP accounts, proactively identifying trends and presenting actionable insights on spending patterns to senior management.
• System Mastery & Data Integrity
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  Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all relevant financial systems (e.g., SAP, Service Channel). Utilize advanced querying skills to extract, analyze, and validate data, ensuring absolute accuracy in all financial reports and reconciliations.
• Capital Expenditure (Cap Ex) Oversight
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  Rigorously track and report on all Cap Ex projects. Ensure strict adherence to budget and timeline constraints through proactive analysis and reporting. Manage the allocation and tracking of all capital expenditures, ensuring accountability for project spending and ROI analysis post-implementation.
• Liaison & Compliance
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  Act as the primary interface between Asset Protection leaders and corporate finance partners, enforcing strict adherence to corporate financial standards, policies, and reporting requirements.

• Accounting Close Cycle Leadership
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  Manage the precise and timely execution of the period, quarter, and year-end accounting close activities, including expense submission and accruals, meeting all mandatory corporate deadlines.
• Accounts Payable Resolution
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  Take full…