About Us:

WHSmith North America is North America’s premier award-winning travel retailer in the airport marketplace. For over 65 years, WHSNA has provided clients with a portfolio of attractive, successful brands! We currently operate more than 350 stores across the United States and Canada, and we are always looking for the best in talent.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Commercial FP&A team and support the growth and profitability of our travel retail operations. This position will work directly with leadership of the Commercial team and be responsible for a wide array of financial, strategic, and operational analysis, with a particular focus on budgeting and planning merchandise sales and gross margin. This position will also play a key role in creating financial projections and developing business cases for new commercial initiatives.

Partner with commercial leaders to develop and maintain financial models for revenue and margin forecasting across multiple business segments.
Support the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
Prepare and analyze weekly sales performance reports, providing commercial leadership with insights into key drivers to variances vs plan.
Provide ad hoc analysis and decision support on key initiatives.
Develop dashboards and KPIs that measure commercial effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Participate in the identifying and measuring of initiatives to help drive top line growth and/or margin expansion.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. MBA a plus
1+ years’ work experience including financial and/or operational analysis, preferably in a retail company
Experience with financial budgeting
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Advanced understanding and working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong Excel skills and experience with EPM tools
Must be a self-starter and willing to work in a fast paced, high growth environment
Must be comfortable interacting with and presenting to executives and senior leadership

Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Flex Time Off Policy
401k with company match
Huge Employee Discount at all our stores, so check us out
Amazing training & career path
Competitive pay!
And more!

We can’t wait to meet you so apply today at www.JobsatMRG.com!

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WH Smith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. At WH Smith North America, it’s about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!

WHSmith North America

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