Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience: Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Financial Analyst will support the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis ("FP&A") team by driving long-term growth and financial results through forecasting, long-term planning, reporting, and strategic analysis, providing insights to the Finance department and Senior Leadership. In support of this, the role includes consolidation, reporting and analysis along with research and communication of variances and key drivers. On a quarterly basis, the FP&A Analyst will complete a wide range of analyses for the Executive team and for the Quarterly Board Meeting. The ideal candidate must have strong financial modeling experience, be highly motivated, demonstrate comfort with ambiguity, take initiative and drive results, and be able to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization. The base salary range for this role is $81,000 - $121,800. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with the company's weekly forecasting process. Understand the details / drivers behind key P&L lines (sales, gross margin, inventory, etc.) and make adjustments to reflect updated information. Work closely with business partners to solicit inputs and analyze results. Identify business drivers for variances, including changes in trends and/or company plans.
• Assist with the company's budgeting and long-term planning processes including creating budget financial targets, sending out communications to business partners regarding major updates, generating high level summaries and explaining key variances.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports including analysis of business performance, sending out communications to business partners regarding major updates, generating high level summaries and explaining key variances, inventory trends, and balance sheet data.

Provide ongoing analytical support to influence strategic direction, guide investor relations activities, and inform senior management and Board level discussion.

• Lead monthly analysis on store contribution that provides insight on performance and identifies root causes of drivers of profitability.

COMPETENCIES

People

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration Self
• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability and Execution
• Manages Conflict Business
• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies:
• Technical analysis and judgment
• Drives Results
• Teamwork, Influencing Others
• Problem Solving

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree required with demonstrated superior college performance (preferably in an analytical field).
• Minimum 3+ years post college experience (within a retail company or within a financial analysis and planning group)
• Strong analytical ability - must be able to synthesize data, be able to error check and reconcile own work and be able to design analysis to answer specific questions
• A detail-oriented approach - must pay close attention to the details and have the drive to get things right
• Strong technical skills including advanced Excel and modeling, a proven ability to learn financial systems / applications (i.e., PowerBi, MicroStrategy, Hyperion, Peoplesoft Financial Systems, Flash Sales), and proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Forward-thinking, resourceful and problem-solving mindset, drawn to building off ambiguity with a willingness to take on challenges in an environment with consistently changing priorities.
• Strong personal and professional character and integrity - must be trustworthy with confidential information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.

Vision requirements:

Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.