URBN is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our Supply Chain Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Global Supply Chain Transportation team’s efforts by providing sound analytics and financial schedules, while measuring and tracking ongoing operations and new initiatives. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance, support business decision-making, and ensure compliance with financial controls and policies.
Role Responsibilities- Participation and support of the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting processes.
- Auditing and monitoring of Supply Chain and financial information systems to support financial analyses.
- Maintenance, creation and distribution of financial reporting and analyses generated by the Company’s freight audit and payment system.
- Support and maintain all Supply Chain Finance processes and internal controls and provide training/SOP’s as applicable.
- Partnership with Transportation/Brand Ops and Finance teams on various projects and strategies as required.
- Analyze actual results, investigate and explain variance explanations vs budget and previous year.
- Ensuring accuracy and consistency in the story behind numbers presented.
- Prepare board-level materials/schedules as applicable.
- Assist in preparation of monthly Supply Chain KPI schedules for monthly review and evaluation.
- Provide ad-hoc financial analyses as requested by Supply Chain, Brand and Corporate Finance teams.
- 3+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance (Supply Chain, Operations Finance, or Distribution preferred).
- Experience in financial modeling and application of budgeting techniques.
- Ability to effectively interpret financial results and derive alternative insights.
- Understanding of month-end close processes including accrual accounting, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations a plus.
- Proficient Excel skills required; experience with financial systems/ERPs and reporting tools a plus (e.g., Oracle EBS/Hyperion, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills (written/verbal); highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; critical thinker.
- Knowledge and familiarity with distribution, transportation, and manufacturing operations is a plus.
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The PerksURBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO StatementURBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance
- Experience in financial modeling and budgeting techniques
- Ability to interpret financial results and derive alternative insights
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Critical-thinking skills
- Understanding of month-end close processes, accrual accounting, journal entries, and balance-sheet reconciliations
- Experience with financial systems, ERP systems, and reporting tools such as Oracle EBS or Hyperion
- Experience in Supply Chain, Operations Finance, or Distribution
- Knowledge of distribution, transportation, and manufacturing operations
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What We Do
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) is a global consumer-brand portfolio comprising Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Anthropologie Weddings, Terrain, Menus & Venues, and Nuuly. The company creates unique retail experiences with a focus on creativity and pleasing customers. Its brands cultivate communities and provide inclusive platforms where customers, coworkers, partners, and followers can express themselves through creative expression and community.
