Gap · 2 days ago
Financial Planning Analyst - Retail/Store Operations
San Francisco, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$40/hr - $43/hr
3+ years expGap is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst for their Store Expense FP&A team, which collaborates with Store Operations and Finance leadership to drive profitable growth. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis related to store payroll and expenses, requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Retail
Responsibilities
Support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning for store payroll, benefits, and field-related expenses
Analyze labor costs, payroll trends, and store expense performance, explaining variances versus plan and prior periods
Identify key drivers behind store expense fluctuations and proactively highlight risks and opportunities
Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models to support labor planning and productivity initiatives
Partner with Store Operations and Finance teams to collect inputs, validate assumptions, and support new initiatives
Assist with financial analysis for pilot programs and productivity optimization efforts
Prepare clear financial summaries, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations for leadership review
Support the calculation, tracking, and reporting of store incentive and bonus programs
Ensure financial reporting is accurate, consistent, and delivered on time
Qualification
Required
3 years of experience in Retail Finance, FP&A, Operations Finance, or Business Analytics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Comfortable working with large datasets and translating findings into actionable insights
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance partners
Self-driven, curious, and proactive with a desire to continuously learn
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
PowerPoint skills for executive-level presentations
Foundational knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with operations or business partners
Preferred
Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, Essbase, or Anaplan
Understanding of retail KPIs such as labor percentage, sales per labor hour, and payroll productivity
Experience supporting multi-location or store-based business environments
Company
Gap
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Sherry Fisher
Facility Director CEO Gap Inc.
Genáe Gonzales
Assistant Merchant, Partnerships & Collaborations
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