Sr. Financial Analyst - Retail

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a Sr. Financial Analyst - Retail in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.

What will you be doing?

Lead reporting and budget:
Create specific portions of monthly forecasts, annual operating budget, and 3-year business plan including relevant/critical analysis and documentation of major assumptions/variances
Manage financial accuracy:
Support key functional areas such as Marketing, Retail Facilities, Store Operations, Merchandising, Logistics by partnering with their leadership to agree on overall spend and at the account level, drive performance by completing analyses to identify areas of opportunities, and ensure alignment between functional area, Accounting, and finance
Partner with Retail Accounting:
Work cross-functionally during month-end close process to understand variances between budget and forecast to determine impact on future financial forecasts
Lead meetings with division leadership:
Work to identify variance, explaining situation, and proposing solutions to mitigate future spend
Project P&L impact:
Review of key balance sheet accounts (rewards reserve, LIFO reserve, etc.) given fluctuations in business performance
Manage gift card third party vendors:
Coordinate gift card process engaging internal and external parties to ensure correct art, card count, and distribution to stores
Establish key dashboards:
Visualize key performance metrics ensuring business performance aligns with expectations and work with business partners to develop action plan when performance is off track
Ad-hoc analyses:
Assure accurate and timely completion of critical ad-hoc analyses as requested by VP-Finance and other business partners

Perks you will enjoy!

Our Shoe Discounts:
No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
Benefits that Start Day One:
To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit
Get Paid When You Want:
Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
Mental Wellness:
Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through Comp Psych EAP for eligible associates
Relaxed Dress Code:
At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!
Site Perks:
Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking located in the convenient area of downtown Clayton, MO

Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!

Bachelor of Science Accounting or Finance required
3+ years of business partnering and FP&A experience
Significant accounting or financial analysis experience
Experience in budgeting & forecasting
Ability to work with a variety of business functions and levels in an organization
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, vlookups, and ability to link spreadsheets)
Enterprise system experience, particularly related to business planning and analysis (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, SACp etc.) preferred
Quantitative analysis skills a plus