Rails, a global contemporary lifestyle brand, is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our growing FP&A team. This position will report to the Senior Manager and will be responsible for routine financial reporting and review tasks related to overall business channels including wholesale, e-commerce and physical retail sales, as well as the cost-centers that support the business.

Responsibilities:

• Sales, Margins, and Expense Analysis: Conduct detailed monthly analyses of sales, margins, and expenses across different revenue channels and cost centers. Put together and present reports to highlight trends, outliers, and opportunities for saving and boosting revenue.
• Expense Management: Review invoices and transactions that fall into the expense General Ledger (GL) accounts in order to ensure accuracy of expense allocation between accounts and departments.
• Budget Prep and Monitoring: Create and manage departmental budgets, making sure they line up with our financial goals.
• Analytical Models and KPIs: Maintain and refine analytical models to measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consumer insights, and industry trends. Use these models to offer recommendations and guide decision-making.
• DTC Reporting: Produce and analyze weekly and monthly reports for our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels, including e-commerce and physical retail locations. Spot trends and areas for improvement.
• Month-End Close Support: Team up with accounting during month-end close. Review and analyze financial statements, help with consolidation, and ensure reports are accurate and timely.
• Collaboration with Accounting: Work closely with the accounting team to address any issues that affect the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement and keep everything in sync.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar area.
• 2-3 years in an accounting, finance or related analytical role, with a good grasp of financial principles and practices. NetSuite experience preferred but not required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. Knowledge of financial software and reporting tools is a plus.
• Project Management: Ability to juggle short-term and long-term projects and capability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Communication: Great communication skills to explain complex financial info clearly to C-suite, FP&A and accounting teams.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities for working with large data sets and financial transactions. Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.