A strategic key player, working with cross-functional partners in the planning, coordination, analysis, communication and execution of large scale corporate project strategy initiatives.

　　ACCOUNTABILITIES

　　ANALYTICS AND INSIGHT DEVELOPMENT

　　Lead analysis in key strategic projects/initiativesResearch and synthesize industry trends, competitive conditions, best practices and benchmarks to create insights and inform strategiesIdentify, obtain, and analyze required data to support strategy approach and development. Organize and analyze data using statistical and other methods to ensure validity of resultsBuild quantitative analysis that is based on data inputs, solid calculations, and reasoned high-level interpretation including ROI/Financial ModelingDistill insights from analyses and translate them into recommendations and clear conclusions that inform strategy development. Structure solutions to complex business problems and provide analytical insightsDefine, collect and update critical performance metrics from cross-functional partners for communication to relevant business partnersHelp identify the tools and design the processes needed to implement new business ideas and conceptsEffectively communicate analysis results and collaborate with cross-functional partners to effectively deliver analytics and insights that inform strategyAssess financial opportunities through different vantage points for proposed benefits partnering closely with FP&A and Finance PartnersCapital and expense budgeting and forecasting accountability

　　EFFECTIVE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP

　　Provides thought leadership cross functionally to ensure all aspects of the project are considered, monitor to identify and resolve critical business issuesEscalate issues in a timely fashion to the appropriate project stakeholdersAnalyze business operations, conduct business process analysis, identify priorities and partner with management to gain alignmentGain knowledge of the business areas supported so as to add value to projects/portfolio being managed

　　CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION

　　Build strong relationships and rapport with internal cross-functional partnersCommunicate the results of research and insight development in a clear and structured way, support the development of engaging presentationsSupport business partners in the curation and communication of pre-read content for the executive committeeBuild subject matter expert network in the organization

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　REQUIRED3-4+ years experience in strategy, finance, project management or a related fieldStrong problem solving and analytical skillsStrong presence and professionalismHighly proficient with applicable technology systems/tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerPoint, Excel and Google suite)Work with cross-functional teams in a highly collaborative way to build relationships throughout all levels of the organizationComfortable with ambiguity and non-linear processEffective communication skills (both verbal and written)Strong problem solving and analytical skills, combined with business judgment to drive insight/actionAbility to prioritize and organize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, with attention to detail

　　PREFERREDBachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Project Management or a related fieldExperience in retail, research, strategy, analytics, large scale process improvement Experience with applicable technology systems/tools (e.g. Google Suite, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Tableau, SQL)