Financial Analyst, Store Design & Renewal

About this role

What you'll do

The Financial Analyst, Store Design & Renewal is responsible for the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting that support all Store Design & Renewal teams including Store Design, Concept Renewal, Fixture Procurement, Point-of-purchase (POP) Line Review and In-store Marketing initiatives. This role partners closely with these teams to ensure accurate financial tracking, disciplined spend management, and transparent reporting across operating budgets. The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in enabling data‑driven decision‑making, financial accountability, and cost optimization across projects and programs.

Financial Planning & Budget Management

• Support annual budgeting for Store Design & Renewal, including operating budget, Marketing Budget Cost Report, and Merch & Owned Brands budgets for in-store execution, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Support reforecasting activities throughout the year by analyzing actuals, identifying variances, and updating forecasts to reflect changing scope, timing, or spend.
• Partner with Store Design & Renewal teams to understand demand drivers, phasing, and financial implications of design and renewal initiatives.

Year/Month-End & Financial Controls

• Manage year/month‑end financial processes, including preparation and validation of accruals, ensuring expenses are recorded accurately and in the correct period.
• Perform variance analysis between budget, forecast, and actuals; clearly articulate drivers, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and reporting standards.

Spend & Performance Reporting

• Produce and maintain regular spend reports for leadership, providing clear visibility into YTD spend, forecasted outlook, and remaining budget by program, banner, business owner, and initiative.
• Develop project‑level financial tracking, monitoring budgets, commitments, invoices, and forecasts for active St...