Sr. Financial Analyst - Store Ops

Sr. Financial Analyst - Store Ops

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$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

The Sr. Financial Analyst – Store Operations is responsible for the consolidation, analysis, and management of all store operations expenses, including store payroll, shortage‑control payroll, supplies, travel & entertainment, and capital expenditures. The analyst plays a key role in providing strategic and operational guidance to support effective financial planning, forecasting, expense management, and process improvement across the organization.

• Own the consolidation of expenses across the entire Store Operations organization, including store and field payroll, supplies, T&E, and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate the monthly forecast process across the Store Operations organization and communicate consolidated forecasts to Corporate Finance.
• Reconcile and investigate variances during month‑end close, identifying key drivers impacting expense changes.
• Enhance store operations expense dashboard to provide driver‑based analysis and identify risks & opportunities within the forecast.
• Serve as subject matter expert in expense analysis.
• Support weekly forecast for payroll budget encompassing over 1,200 stores.
• Lead payroll reporting efforts, delivering timely and accurate insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with the payroll allocation team to ensure accurate execution of upcoming allocations and adjustments, including staffing model updates, payroll reclassifications, and wage rate updates.
• Support the annual expense budgeting process.
• Partner closely with department leads to ensure budget compliance.
• Develop and maintain analytical models to evaluate key metrics including impact on productivity and payroll expense.
• Provide scenario modeling and financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
• Conduct ad‑hoc analyses to support leadership requests, including data collection, organization, report generation, and support for various operational initiatives.
• Partner with Store Operations teams to perform ROI analyses for key projects, forecasting savings opportunities and tracking actual results.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level reports and presentations summarizing key expense insights and analysis.
• Create ad‑hoc financial reports to support decision‑making processes.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3‑4 years of experience in Finance with an emphasis on budgeting, forecasting, planning, and analysis.
• Proven experience in finance with demonstrated strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong, practical knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint and various Business Intelligence reporting mechanisms.
• Strong communication skills, able to translate technical data to non‑technical audiences.
• Retail Operational Finance or FP&A experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data gathering, organization, analysis, interpretation, and solution development.
• Proven experience in KPI development and dashboard reporting.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to thrive in a time‑bound environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to interact across a broad range of organizational levels and functions.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full‑time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us.

Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to qualifications, education, job‑related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Location:

New Jersey‑Burlington

Job Type: Full‑Time, Hybrid Remote