QUESTIONNAIRE-3-15203Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, SkipHop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:The EDP Finance Analyst, Corporate FP&A provides financial reporting and analytical support for Carter’s, Inc.70%: Coordinate the consolidation of the financial and strategic planning processes
Responsible for collection, preparation, and distribution of weekly flash reporting to management
Support the consolidation and reporting of quarterly projections, Annual Operating Plan, and 5-year Strategic Plan
Collaborate with various department leaders to manage their budgets, including forecasting, monthly variance analysis, and reporting; manage corporate SG&A spending, forecasting and variance analysis
Prepare materials for key meetings (Monthly Business Review meetings, Leadership Team meetings, Earnings preparation, Board of Directors meetings, and monthly/quarterly reporting)
Research forecast variances to determine key drivers and provide feedback to management
Prepare ad hoc analysis which enables tactical and strategic decision making; Provide direction and makes recommendations
Partner with Hyperion/IT teams to automate reporting to improve turn-around time and accuracy
Communicate all forecast deliverables to our various business partners and effectively manage the collection and consolidation
10%: Strategic investment reporting
Consolidates enterprise Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budget, including forecasting and monthly actual reporting
Collaborate with business leaders to track open projects and forecast future CapEx spend
Research forecast variances to determine key drivers and provide feedback to management
Support strategic investment reporting initiatives
10%: Simplify processes and automate standard reporting
Identify areas for improvement within existing FP&A processes; propose and lead improvement efforts
10%: Support strategic initiatives and ad hoc analysis as needed
Support and/or identify new business investments, projects, and other profit improvement opportunities through analysis and business cases
Provide analysis to business leaders in support of projects, new business investments, and other profit or cost reduction opportunities
Provide financial modeling support for corporate level initiatives
Drive data analysis and business case development for key projects and their impact to the performance of the business
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:Must have:
Bachelor’s degree required
Overall GPA greater than or equal to 3.0/4.0
Driven and able to balance multiple priorities. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization; self-motivated and resourceful
General business sense, accounting / finance background with experience in accounting and finance principles and application
Self-motivated, organized, and effectively achieves team goals
Familiarity with accounting concepts and ability to analyze financial statements
Preferred skills and experience:
Finance degree
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent team player who works well in a collaborative environment
Strong analytical skills
Highly organized and proven ability to multitask
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong Excel and general computer skills
Ability to create financial models for ad-hoc reporting and to work with large volumes of data
OUR TEAM MEMBERS:
Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values
Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment
Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients
Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely
Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the "we’ve always done it this way" mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes
MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S:
Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.