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Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Employer
Lafayette 148
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Closing date
6 Oct 2022

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Job Summary:

Analyst will assist the FP&A team with planning and analysis responsibilities for the Lafayette 148 global business segments and functions: Direct to Consumer (DTC), Wholesale, Atelier Direct and Corporate. The Analyst will be responsible for: 1) compiling and preparing reports, 2) analyzing historical performance and trends, 3) supporting the preparation and presentation of key business findings to upper management, 4) heavily supporting and owning the annual budgeting and long-range planning process, 5) supporting the quarterly forecasting and close processes, and 6) partnering with the segment and functional personnel to understand and monitor business KPIs. The. Analyst will also help identify business risks and opportunities and enable business decision making.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce and analyze monthly reporting on financial performance including revenue, expenses, and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Support a regular forecast process by working with the FP&A and Accounting teams, functional and business unit owners to estimate financial results based on future action plans and business assumptions. 
  • Regularly analyze historical performance for all business divisions/segments/functions.
  • Perform “deep-dive” analytics on various expense line items and business activities.
  • Assist in preparing and building effective presentations for upper management.
  • Present analysis and findings clearly to upper management in order to drive business decisions.
  • Participate and take ownership of annual strategic planning and budgeting activities; Support budget / strategic initiatives with analytics.
  • Monitor achievement of strategic & financial fiscal year goals and objectives through detailed variance analysis and reporting versus Budget and Forecast.
  • Stay up to date on industry and functional trends and provide insights on business impacts
  • Support ad-hoc business analysis including but not limited to: business segment profitability, new account and new store pro forma analysis, and capital investment decisions and return on investment analyses.

Desired Background:                                                                                                            

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred)
  • 2+ years of professional experience in financial  reporting and analysis (retail / apparel industry experience is a plus)

Experience:

  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent financial analysis skills and modelling
  • Master knowledge of income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement financials
  • Strong communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with others, is a champion of business partnering cross functionally

Skills:

  • Master knowledge of income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement financials
  • Strong communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with others, is a champion of business partnering cross functionally
  • Analytic/problem solving mindset who is also independent and a self-starter
  • Must be able to interact across departmental divisions, including upper management, and integrate/collaborate with them to effectively operate the businesses
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
  • Enjoy working on a team while possessing a strong independent work ethic
  • Flexible with an entrepreneurial drive
  • Change agent and out of the box thinker
  • Ability to work effectively and adapt to ambiguous situations

Company

Lafayette 148 New York is a global luxury fashion brand designed for today’s modern, sophisticated woman. Using the world’s most luxurious European fabrics and fine attention to detail, the Company produces timeless designs and modern styles renowned for their highest quality and exceptional fit. We strive to clothe and inspire women to look good, feel good and ultimately do good in the world.

 

Founded 21 years ago at 148 Lafayette Street in the heart of Soho led by Deirdre Quinn and her partners  Shun Yen and Ida Siu, the Company was a pioneer in the total vertical integration of design, production, sales and fulfillment. It has extended its footprint globally, established a significant online presence and opened retail stores in the United States and abroad. The Company owns its own factory in China and currently employs 1700 people around the world. In 2018, the Company will be moving its US headquarters to the growing tech and creative community in the Brooklyn Naval Yard. There we will bring all our employees together and provide an even more seamless, collaborative and interactive work environment.

Lafayette 148 New York’s collection can be found in 400+ wholesale and specialty stores throughout North America including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Bergdorf Goodman and Holt Renfrew. In 2006, the Company introduced a direct to consumer business through lafayette148ny.com which is supplemented by our consumer catalog. In 2009, it launched its bricks & mortar retail strategy by opening its first stores in China. By the end of 2016, the Company had opened retail stores throughout China and 4 stores in the US with more planned in the coming years.

Company info
Website
Telephone
6467087000
Location
141 Flushing Ave
Brooklyn, New York
Kings
11205
US

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