Financial Analyst I

Company: Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

We 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. Overview of the Financial AnalystAs a member of the Corporate Finance Team, you will take an active role in key financial processes, including month-end close activities, reporting of key performance indicators, forecast planning, and financial decision support for executive leadership and key stakeholders. You will work in close partnership with business partners providing full financial support and applying business and analytical skills to ensure sound financial decisions are made. Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end close process, financial forecasting, and budgeting for total company and corporate shared services through variance analysis, preparation of month-end accruals, and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Analyzing current and past trends in key performance indicators including revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capital expenditures. Providing strategic insights, hypotheses, and conclusions based upon this analysis.
• Developing insightful financial presentations for Executive Management to concisely summarize performance and highlight key business components.
• Investigating, analyzing, and presenting recommendations regarding various special projects related to business operations from a broader corporate scope. Criteria
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or a related degree
  • 2-4 years relevant work experience in a financial role;
  • Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and PowerPoint; advanced financial modeling skills
  • Self-motivated, flexible, positive attitude, and intellectually curious.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; innovative, organized, and thorough.
  • Strong ability to turn data into actionable insights
  • Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco office Monday - Thursday and work remotely on Fridays. Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & InclusionWe 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. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated. 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 commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).This 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 rate for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. 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.
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