As a member of the Finance team, you will be integral in efficiently scaling our fast growing business. You’ll build reports, financial models and processes to support a wide range of financial planning and analysis. You’ll be empowered with visibility to the entire organization, which provides a unique opportunity to develop insights that will meaningfully impact our business. You’re a team player who possesses deep analytical skills; critical thinking; and enjoys solving complex business problems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Business Partnering
- Provide critical business support to the leadership team to inform decision making and strategic direction
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, IT, Company Planning and other teams to develop a comprehensive view of the business model and outlook
- Partner with other areas within Finance / Accounting to drive business insights and process efficiencies
- Strategic Analysis
- Develop innovative and impactful analyses, tools, processes and procedures to facilitate and monitor business performance
- Participate in Monthly Business Review and present to Senior Leadership Team
- Partner with Operations, Marketing, Sales, IT, Distribution and respective leadership teams in refining, communicating and generating support for the Strategic Roadmap
- Budgeting / Forecasting / Financial Close
- Partner with leadership teams to develop comprehensive annual operating and capital budgets
- Conduct post-mortem analysis on capital investments to assess profitability
- Develop monthly P&L variance review and updated forecast for all cost centers
- Produce KPI dashboard and reporting capabilities that drive actionable business insights
- Partner with accounting team to support accurate & timely execution of monthly financial close
- Lead the monthly forecast meetings with leadership teams, providing trend analyses, forecast recommendations and assessment of risks and opportunities
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- 4+ years of experience (or 1-2 years with MBA or other graduate degree) in finance or accounting preferred
- Experience in financial planning and analysis functions, including annual budget, capital budgeting, long-term strategic planning and resource allocation processes
- Advanced MS Excel/spreadsheet skills and are comfortable working with and building complex financial models
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize appropriately, cope well with change, and maintain composure under pressure
- Excellent individual initiative and objective-oriented drive with strong propensity for attention to detail
- Detailed organization, and project management skills; ability to juggle multiple concurrent high-priority projects while meeting deadlines, being a team player, and seeking continuous improvement
Top Skills
What We Do
At Hot Topic Inc. we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans through our 3 brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe.
Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We are a leading retailer of officially licensed pop-culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. We give back to our communities through our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock, just to name a few.
Launched in 2015, BoxLunch is a specialty retailer committed to offering the best in official licensed merchandise and making a difference in the community. Our goal since day one is to impact lives by bringing fandom and philanthropy together - that dream became a reality by teaming up with Feeding America®! For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to someone in need by contributing directly to local food banks. It’s in our DNA - we focus on what matters. We have a thriving e-commerce online store and 150+ specialty shops – and we’ve given over 100 million meals to those in need across the U.S. The best part? We’re just getting started.
Hot Topic Inc.’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do!
When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Work doesn't have to feel like work here at Hot Topic Inc!
Why Work With Us
It's the perfect place for creative, technical, and logical minds to combine. Everyone is passionate and motivated here, it's contagious.
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