What Will You Be Doing? 

FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS:
• Drive the annual budget, monthly business forecast process, by completing financial projections, templates, managing execution and measure results, risk & opportunity analysis for the local and global finance teams.
• Forecast cross channel Sales; optimize Margin; set and manage regional Inventory and Open to Buy targets.
• Present weekly Brand / Country / Channel results supported by KPIs and implications for the forecast / outlook.
• Support APAC company inventory planning and forecasting, quarterly BOM analysis for operational compliance with the global company.
• Partner with APAC Merchandising Planning, Product, Marketing and eComm teams to understand financial impact and evaluate success of regional initiatives.
• Ad-hoc analysis – Analyze promotional effectiveness, discount to ticket, sale period duration / timing, etc.
FINANCIAL REPORTING:
• Present to Finance Leadership demonstrating a strong understanding of actual results and monthly forecast updates
• Partner with different areas of the business to assess and quantify risks and opportunities as the macro environment and company strategies change
• Make value-added recommendations to improve regional brand performance, rooted in data-driven analytics of the financials and operations of the regional organization
• Responsible for improving existing and creating new dashboard for business performance tracking by using latest BI tools.
• Provide consultation to cross-functional teams on reports, systems and financial process flow.
• Assist with international statutory reporting
MARKETING:
• Work closely with marketing and digital teams to evaluate financial impact of proposed marketing initiatives (business case analysis).
• Provide insightful analysis and visibility to support Marketing initiative measurement, and provide regional reporting in a flexible, sustainable and consistent manner.
STORE CONTROL:
• Collaborate with Local Store Leadership to provide insights analysis on fleet profitability optimization, scenarios planning, and impacts on financial performance and outcomes.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as needed to support operational decision making.

What Do You Need To Bring? 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proven analytical ability and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to transform quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations and communicate them in a compelling way
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Comfortable with ambiguity; can confidently articulate a point of view, but also explain the risk and opportunities
• Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and become a technical expert on the team
• Fluent in English
• Extensive Excel experience required and Hyperion experience preferred

EXPERIENCE:
• 10+ years of financial analysis, modelling, budgeting and business planning.
• 2+ years of making recommendations to decision makers.
• Retail and demand planning experience preferred.
• Finance/ Accounting Bachelor degree or above. 

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Onsite fitness center
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER