This is a hybrid role based in Hoffman Estates, IL
The Senior Financial Analyst, Spend Control Tower is responsible for managing a key initiative for Claire’s related to oversite of all indirect spend across NA Claire's.
This role owns the Claire’s spend control tower and supports the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team on conducting growth and cost-related financial analysis and executing key milestones and initiatives across the global enterprise.
Manage and own the Claire’s Spend Control Tower, the centralized too and process for critically reviewing all indirect enterprise spend.
This responsibility also entails :
- Conducting spend analysis and assisting in business case creation
- Tracking and reporting organizational compliance and impact to executive leaders
- Preparing for and managing thrice-weekly spend review meetings with the Chief Accounting Officer and other senior business leaders
- Managing and executing follow- up analyses and initiatives to improve organizational efficiency and reduce cost
- Support business partners from all departments in spend review submission, data collection, cost savings and third-party negotiation related initiatives
- Assist with preparation of various monthly and quarterly presentations
- Serve as a Reporting & Analytics expert for the business
- Automate manual tasks, reporting, collaboration techniques to increase productivity and accuracy.
- Conduct and support bespoke analyses and special projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field of study.
- 1-3 years of professional FP&A experience in a retail, CPG, or similar industry organization (internship experience may be considered)
- Demonstrated experience managing financial models
- Insatiable curiosity to find and deliver value
- Advanced Excel skills required, proficient with Microsoft Office product suite
- Advanced analytical skills coupled with an ability to interpret data, communicate findings, and propose recommendations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to balance competing priorities and secure resolution through interdepartmental collaboration
- Ability to perform and remain organized in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Aptitude to influence colleagues, peers, and cross-functional teams, at all levels, throughout the organization
Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities.
We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
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