(T) Analyst, FP&A Store Wages

Overview The FP&A Store Wages Analyst is a member of Foot Locker Europe’s finance team, working in partnership with the Customer Experience, Sales, Planning and Accounting teams to provide data insights to support strategic business decisions. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing labor cost through the analysis of store wages and primary KPIs, distilling this analysis on a weekly and monthly basis to provide recommendations for senior management.

In this position you will apply your skills and knowledge to manage process of Store Wages planning & analysis, identification and management of Risks & Opportunities. Key to success in this role is the ability to communicate and influence across teams, an interest in collaboration, a motivation to discover trends in complex data sets, and a drive to improve the collective status quo.

Our team culture is collaborative and dynamic with a strong sense of ownership and personal accountability. We welcome diverse points of view and people who are curious about how our work can have meaningful business impact through creative problem solving and strong cross-team partnerships.

Responsibilities

Analyse and identify opportunities in wage expenditures, perform variance (vs. Plan, FCST) & scenario analysis

Responsible for wages forecasting and budgeting – linking the business reality to the financial results of the company

Responsible for month-end cycles with actual reviews, accruals calculations in collaboration with payroll and accounting teams

Identify wage/ cost opportunities and recommend/contribute/lead (process) change that leads to better business results

Assistance to the Sr. Manager FPA Wages in consolidation & analysis of Store Wages financial information (Plan, FCST, scenarios, etc.)

Preparation of Reporting packages

Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

3+ years of relevant work experience in financial or business control

Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus

Advanced level Excel skills required; an Excel test is part of the recruitment process

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Able to quickly understand and improve complex data, reports, and processes

Ability to recognize and address opportunities in the status quo

Ability to plan and execute projects while meeting key milestones

Experience in an international environment, complex cost structure and/or accounting are a plus

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Benefits

Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment

25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office ~2 days p/w)

Employee Discount on in-store and online products

Casual Sneaker Culture

Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs

Career development and growth in an ambitious international team

Travel reimbursement

Access to premium wellness apps

Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription

Pension Plan

Discounted Collective Health plans

Activities organized by our Social Committee

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