Gap Inc. Sr Analyst, Finance - Corporate FP&A

About Gap Inc.

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.

Our portfolio-Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.

Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.

We're driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps-between people, perspectives, and possibilities-to create a better world.

We're building a team that performs at a high level-people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you're ready to learn fast and help shape what's next, you'll fit right in.

In this role, you will support the overall Finance function for a large, multi‑brand retailer in a fast‑paced, complex environment. Gap Inc.'s headquarters Finance team provides financial support to various business units and the Executive Leadership teams. You will be responsible for providing guidance, data, and analysis to other areas of Finance or the brands. The teams are responsible for leading several key financial performance management activities for Gap Inc.,

including the annual budget / operating plan, long‑range plan, and monthly forecast. Using these activities as a foundation, they provide the executive leaders and other relevant stakeholders with forward‑looking financial projections, performance perspective, and foundations for optimal decision‑making.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual financial reports for Gap Inc. management and ensure reports are accurate and distributed in a timely manner
• Provide ad hoc financial support and analysis to key internal groups such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Tax and Internal Audit
• Develop comprehensive analyses of key expenses during the LRP, budget, forecast and close processes to aid decision‑making
• Assist in preparation of presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made
• Identify and research variances and underlying trends to forecast, budget and prior year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with others on a solution
• Understand and identify areas of opportunity or risk while comparing expenses amongst brands and competitors
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross functional teams at all levels of the organization
• Manage large data sets across multiple currencies, data sources, and/or systems to ensure accuracy
• Execute, reconcile and maintain accurate records for allocated expenses between functions and brands

• Comprehensive understanding of financial statements including balance sheets and general ledgers, Sarbanes Oxley / GAAP compliance, and general retail operation; apparel industry experience a plus
• Advanced comprehension of development or assessment of in‑season and pre‑season forecasts
• High level of individual accountability and the ability to influence others while maintaining key relationships in the business
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to work in ambiguous environments
• Highly organized and able to adapt workload plans to the needs of the business
• Savvy in entire MS Office Suite with an advanced level of Excel skills and comfort working with large amounts of data;
  Hyperion Essbase knowledge a plus
• Ability to create and enhance dynamic models to assess full P&L impact
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize large, complex sets of data into digestible summaries
• Proven ability to understand and implement new technology systems and retail operational processes
• Anticipate and communicate operational/program issues and develop solutions for preventative measures
• Exceptional written, verbal and illustrative communication skills

Salary Range: $96,700.00 - $
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