Senior Financial Analyst

Vera Bradley•Roanoke, IN

About The Position

Provide analytical support and regularly partner with sales/marketing departments to impact key management decisions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work closely with business partners to provide support in planning, budgeting and analysis of results Monitor actual results with plan to identify risk and present initiatives to address gaps in performance Provide weekly updates to forecasts and make appropriate adjustments based on business partner collaboration Anticipate reporting requirements necessary to ensure timely business decisions are made based on business needs Develop standard reports to help drive decision making and provide insights to business partners Analyze complex financial data and summarize findings to provide insights to business partners Collaborate with internal Finance department to provide reporting in support of sales, margin, and operational goals Ad hoc analyses as needed or requested to help support business decisions EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. CPA or MBA preferred. 5+ years finance or accounting experience Experience with Reporting Databases such as SAP, Business Objects or EDW preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office analytical tools including spreadsheet, database and graphing applications Proven problem solving and analytical skills Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Build and maintain good rapport with internal/external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment Self starter with ability to work independently, using intellectual curiosity to drive analyses Strong team player ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office environment. Utilizing an office desk – sitting, reading, listening, or speaking with the ability to move intermittently throughout the day Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future. Health Benefits Vera Bradley offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs. Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan Dental Vision Flexible spending accounts Survivor Benefits Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen. Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance Accidental Death and Disability insurance Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children Income Protection If you are unable to work due to illness or injury Vera Bradley provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you. Short-term disability Long-term disability Retirement Plan The Vera Bradley 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement) Strong line up of professionally managed funds Safe-harbor plan design Paid Time Off Enjoy generous time off programs. Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more 9 paid holidays a year Paid bereavement leave Give Back Opportunities Vera Bradley offers the opportunity to serve your community. Voluntary Time Off Holistic Wellness Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement Product Discount Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products Ancillary Benefits and Programs Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For more information, please click the following links: Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English) Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish) Pay Transparency (in English) Pay Transparency (in Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster Right to Work Poster (English) Right to Work Poster (Spanish) California Privacy Notice If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to applicationassistance@VeraBradley.com . Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address. Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled. Base Pay Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00 Vera Bradley’s compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
5+ years finance or accounting experience
Experience with Reporting Databases such as SAP, Business Objects or EDW preferred
Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office analytical tools including spreadsheet, database and graphing applications
Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Build and maintain good rapport with internal/external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment
Self starter with ability to work independently, using intellectual curiosity to drive analyses
Strong team player

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred
Experience with Reporting Databases such as SAP, Business Objects or EDW preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with business partners to provide support in planning, budgeting and analysis of results
Monitor actual results with plan to identify risk and present initiatives to address gaps in performance
Provide weekly updates to forecasts and make appropriate adjustments based on business partner collaboration
Anticipate reporting requirements necessary to ensure timely business decisions are made based on business needs
Develop standard reports to help drive decision making and provide insights to business partners
Analyze complex financial data and summarize findings to provide insights to business partners
Collaborate with internal Finance department to provide reporting in support of sales, margin, and operational goals
Ad hoc analyses as needed or requested to help support business decisions

Benefits

Vera Bradley offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs.
Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.
Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
If you are unable to work due to illness or injury Vera Bradley provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
The Vera Bradley 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Strong line up of professionally managed funds
Safe-harbor plan design
Enjoy generous time off programs.
Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
9 paid holidays a year
Paid bereavement leave
Vera Bradley offers the opportunity to serve your community.
Voluntary Time Off
Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac