Financial Analyst

Company: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
Location: Jericho
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for conducting financial analysis with a primary focus on gross margin, assisting in the budgeting processes, and conducting ad hoc analysis/reporting for financial and operational needs. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical thinking capabilities and great communication skills. The candidate is also enthusiastic, self-motivated, and demonstrates ability to drive results.
Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

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• Responsible for daily reporting of key financial data to management, including revenue, discounts, cogs, shipping, gross margin etc.
  
• Provide timely, relevant, and accurate reporting and analysis of the results of the brands gross margin.
  
• Expertise collecting, analyzing, and managing quantitative data and creating meaningful reports to drive business improvement and cost reductions.
  
• Performing data extraction and the creation of custom reports using tools such as Excel, Access, SAS and Oracle.
  
• Provide financial evaluations to support management decision making in areas such as new product development, merchandising, shipping and revenue.
  
• Provide analysis, insights and improvements to margin and profit
  
• Maintain and enhance existing Gross Margin Model
  
• Build analytical tools and reporting to measure business results and key metrics
  
• Ad Hoc sales and costs analysis as needed
  
  Position Requirements:
  
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  • Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
    
  • Ability to rapidly learn our complex businesses and develop sound business judgement
    
  • Ability to detect and report data inconsistencies and out of balance situations
    
  • Basic understanding of Accounting Principles
    
  • Willingness to work extended hours during peak times
    
  • 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance
    
  • 1-3 years of relevant business experience
    
  • Advanced Excel knowledge including complex formulas, macros, and pivots
    
  • Retail experience is a plus
    
  • SAS and Oracle experience is a plus
    
    About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
    1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate. The Company's e-commerce business platform features an all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com, 1-800-Baskets.com, Cheryl's Cookies, Harry & David, PersonalizationMall.com, Shari's Berries, FruitBouquets.com, Moose Munch, The Popcorn Factory, Wolferman's Bakery, Vital Choice, Stock Yards and Simply Chocolate. Through the Celebrations Passport loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal dcor; DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers; and Alice's Table, a lifestyle business offering fully digital livestreaming floral, culinary and other experiences to guests across the country. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was recognized among the top 5 on the National Retail Federation's 2021 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the nation's fastest-growing retail companies. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com or follow @1800FLOWERSInc on Twitter.

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