Retail Financial Analyst

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

The New Balance Retail Financial Analyst will bridge the gap between retail store operations and retail finance by driving inventory control and delivering payroll and SG&A analysis. This role helps protect the bottom line, reduce financial risk, and provide district and regional leaders with the insights needed to make informed, data-driven decisions. The position works cross-functionally with Store Managers, Retail Operations, Sales Planning, Marketing, and Merchandising to support financial decision-making, operational execution, and continuous process improvement.

• Inventory Control & Reconciliations:
  Coordinate, reconcile, and finalize retail store physical inventory counts; review material discrepancies and provide variance insights to support timely resolution.
• Invoice & Dispute Resolution:
  Investigate aged or unmatched inventory invoices and PO variances, partner with cross-functional teams, and resolve processing delays.
• Payroll Analysis:
  Execute and maintain recurring payroll reporting, ensuring timely and accurate metrics are provided to stakeholders to support labor budgeting, trend review, and decision-making.
• SG&A Analysis:
  Audit SG&A expenses, monitor variances against forecast, and identify unusual activity or trends requiring follow-up with retail leadership.
• Month-End Close Support:
  Complete required month-end close activities, including journal entry submission, ledger analysis, account review, and follow-up on variances or reconciling items.
• Leadership Reporting:
  Prepare and distribute performance, visibility, and exception reporting to regional leadership, highlighting key trends, financial risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Finance Liaison & Store Support:
  Serve as a finance liaison to train store associates, reinforce process understanding, and resolve inventory issues, system errors, and operational questions in partnership with store and field leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 2-4+ years of experience in finance or accounting; retail industry experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Oracle Cloud, Microsoft D365, Spotfire, and Power BI.
• Self-driven with a strong work ethic, organization skills, and reliability.
• Sense of urgency with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced retail finance environment.
• Team player with the ability to build impactful relationships with peers, store teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to investigate missing line items, unexplained variances, and recurring process issues.

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