Analyst, Gap Brand FP&A
Gap
IT
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Apr 15, 2025
About the Role
This position will support Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities for Gap Brand globally, including management of the monthly forecast, close and annual budget processes. This role independently manages the Gap P&Ls, which is a highly visible responsibility proving critical to brand leadership and decision support. We are looking for an Analyst that is detail-oriented, is a self-starter, has excellent communication skills and strong Excel modeling skills.What You'll Do
- Manage monthly forecast and annual budget processes through communication of guidance to Regional FP&A and Global CP teams, consolidation and publish of Gap Global P&Ls and supporting documents
- Partner closely with regional FP&A teams to understand forecast variances and R&O; help to identify trends and opportunities
- Lean in to provide support to Regional FP&A, Corporate FP&A and other Finance teams as needed
- Proactively strengthen current processes through tool functionality and other process optimization
- Support executive level presentations such as Brand President reviews, Investor Relations and Board of Directors communications
- Own line-items for Other Cost of Sales line items partnering cross-functionally on forecast and close
- Be the point person for Essbase related issues, reconciliations and restatements working with the Essbase team and Corporate
- Establish a track record of clear communication up, down and across the organization
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- 3-4+ years of work experience, preferably in financial analysis or related equivalent, retail industry experience a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership; proven record of delivering to high standards of accuracy
- Team player with a positive attitude - must be flexible, open to cross-training and leaning in as needed across the team
- Expert in Excel functionality and modeling skills, knowledge of Essbase/Hyperion and Anaplan preferred