Financial Analyst

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to support the Finance team in driving overall Company performance. The role involves managing the monthly forecasting process, owning the budget and forecast for certain areas of the P&L, and providing support for performance reports and variance analyses. Responsibilities Prepare and present monthly forecast and annual budget for select accounts. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in order drive monthly meetings and review business changes to understand impacts to the P&L. Present and explain monthly changes to management Maintain all aspects of Company’s Forecasting/Planning application, including user management, data validation, and template maintenance. This person will be the primary contact/expert for all users and will ensure the system operates in accordance with our internal audit controls, providing support as needed Support the FP&A team by preparing discussion points, taking notes, and distributing summaries during the monthly forecasting meetings Support Accounting during month end close process by effectively communicating plan/forecast data, generating monthly variance reports, and performing reconciliations to ensure data accuracy & completeness Prepare ad hoc analyses/reporting for business partners and management Skills Bachelor's degree required, preferably in an analytical field such as Finance, Accounting, Economics etc 1-3 years of relevant professional work experience with planning/forecasting experience desired Strong understanding of basic financial and accounting principles Superior Excel skills with an ability to learn financial tools and systems (Adaptive, BI, etc.) Intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn new and different topics Detail oriented self-starter with outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills Good communication and presentation skills; able to walk-through analyses clearly and concisely Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships Flexible approach to work and evolving organizational priorities Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance Paid time off Paid holidays 401(k) plan Competitive wages Flexible hours Associate discount Company Overview Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is