Job DescriptionWe hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.About the west elm TeamBorn in Brooklyn. At home in the world. West Elm has been helping customers express their personal style at home since the launch of our first catalog in 2002. Our home base is nestled down under the Manhattan Bridge in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, right above our flagship store. We are a dynamic, fast-paced brand with an exciting growth strategy. We value imagination, diversity and giving people the opportunity to explore, grow and shape our future. We look for innovative, smart and hard-working individuals who enjoy creative thinking and ingenuity. Help us carry out our mission of being a source of inspiration to our customers, creating a global community and tirelessly seeking ways to evolve our brand.Overview of the role We are seeking a dynamic, analytical person for the West Elm's Brand Finance division. This position is responsible for providing financial, analytical, and business decision support for short-term and long-term planning. An ideal candidate will bring financial experience, analytical capabilities, an eagerness to learn and collaborate, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position reports into the Brand Finance Manager.Responsibilities
- Develop annual budget and monthly forecast for e-commerce business, marketing channels, and general expenses for the brand
- Manage month-end close process including journal entries, expense accruals, and variance analysis to reconcile actual results against forecast
- Create, prepare and continuously enhance key reporting packages for various brand partners to provide visibility into financial performance and drivers
- Identify and analyze ad hoc business issues, and collaborate with key partners across the organization to actively influence brand P&L performance
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business partners, communicating effectively in a variety of settings and ensuring partners are well informed and aligned with the brand's financial goals
- Support broader brand finance team by developing new tools to enhance financial modeling and analytics across the business
- Develop Powerpoint presentations for budget review, ad hoc brand initiatives, etc.
Criteria
- Love to work collaboratively in a group, you have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute with your team
- Are driven and motivated by the possibilities ahead
- Are a self-starter who appreciates challenges and takes initiative to improve the status quo
- Are a true business owner; comfortable with decision making and calculated risk taking for the benefit of your business
- Think innovation is critical in a business environment and support others in creative thinking
- Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details
- Challenge yourself and others to grow
- 1-4 years of experience in corporate finance, banking, accounting, planning, or similar technical analytical role
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a quantitative field (finance, economics, business)
- Strong analytical skills - extensive experience with Excel building financial models, forecasts and analysis from scratch
- Creative problem solving and strategic thinking skills - able to delve into business issues and large amounts of data to form insights and recommendations.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects with a high degree of ambiguity in a fast-paced setting.
- Results oriented - strong sense of urgency and excellent follow through.
- Solid interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with non-financial partners and present a cohesive story to senior leaders
- Understanding of financial analysis concepts as well as a solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Working knowledge of standard financial applications preferred: Hyperion (SmartView and Essbase), Oracle ERP, or equivalent
- Ability to work onsite in the Brooklyn office Monday - Thursday and work remotely on Fridays.
We believe in People FirstWe firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first. Benefits Just for YouDepending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:
- A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
Your Journey in Continued Learning
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops and learning programs
- Speaker series
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or sponsor an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigrationThis role is not eligible for relocation assistance.Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.The expected starting pay range for this position is $75,000 -$85,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities. #LI-CA1 #LI-OnsiteAbout Us Our Company Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.