Financial Analyst II

Overview of the role

You will take an active role in key financial processes, including month end close activities, reporting of key performance indicators, forecast planning, budgeting, and financial decision support for our Pottery Barn Brands and key stakeholders. You will work in close partnership with business partners providing full financial support and applying business and analytical skills to ensure sound financial decisions are made.

• An accomplished analyst able to condense large data sets into root cause and summary analysis with a passion for process improvement.
• A confident individual who can adapt to a constantly changing environment and quickly pivot from one priority to the next.
• Someone who can earn trust, garner consensus from multiple stakeholders on strategic issues.
• Ability to concisely communicate plans, results, and risks to Senior Management in both verbal and written fashion.

• Supporting month-end close process, financial forecasting, and budgeting for our Pottery Barn Brands through variance analysis, preparation of month-end accruals, and partnerships with key business partners.
• Analyzing current and past trends in key performance indicators including revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses. Providing strategic insights, hypotheses, and conclusions based upon this analysis.
• Developing insightful financial presentations for Senior Management to concisely summarize performance and highlight key business components.
• Build ad hoc financial analysis focused on expense efficiency, providing actionable insights and recommendations to business partners.

• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a financial role
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related degree
• Oracle and Essbase experience preferred
• Expert‑level proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; advanced financial modeling skills
• Self‑motivated, flexible, positive attitude, and intellectually curious.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; innovative, organized, thorough.
• Strong ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco office Monday - Thursday

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax‑free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

• In‑person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross‑brand and cross‑function career opportunities
• Resources for self‑development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment‑based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 annually. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

Founded in 1956, Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark &…