Job Description

At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others. With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward.

General Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A plays a critical role within the organization, helping to manage both the US and Canada P&Ls. This role is responsible for leading the forecasting and financial planning for several operating expenses in addition to supporting the FP&A team with the financials. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and analytical problem solver with a strong attention to detail.

Reports to Manager, Retail FP&A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• P&L Management - Lead financial oversight of retail cost centers, including budgeting, tracking, variance analysis, and reporting. Ensure alignment with broader financial goals and identify opportunities for cost optimization. Support managers with P&L management of both US and Canada retail.
• Ongoing Business Insights - Deliver daily and weekly performance reporting to support business recaps. Analyze trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to drive business performance.
• Quarterly Earnings Reporting - Prepare and update financial materials to support internal and external quarterly earnings processes. Ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting.
• Annual Budgeting Process - Own the annual budgeting process for Retail home office expenses. Collaborate with business partners to align assumptions and deliver a comprehensive financial plan.
• Cross-Functional Partnerships - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Ad Hoc Analysis – Perform any needed ad-hoc analysis around financials using history and trends to assess implications for future weeks, months and quarters that will be used to drive actions within the retail segment to drive topline and bottom targets

Required Skills:

• Strong background in forecasting, financial modeling, and data analysis within the retail industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably in a retail environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including model building and complex formulas
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., MSI) is a plus
• Familiarity with financial systems such as Lawson, EPM, or similar platforms is preferred

Perks and Benefits You’ll Enjoy!

• Your Sole Well-Being: Our benefits package is crafted with our associates in mind! We support you with benefits like free virtual health care, robust family/fertility benefits, 401(k) w/ match, and more. Explore our offerings at https://mymobilewalletcard.com/dbi
• Stride with Flexibility: We offer hybrid and remote work opportunities, giving you the freedom to stay connected, productive, and inspired—wherever you do your best work.
• Stepping Up Your Career: Take advantage of training programs, professional development, and education assistance to advance your career with a company that celebrates bold ideas and fresh perspectives.
• We are Shoe-Obsessed: Because we know a great pair of shoes can change your day, you’ll enjoy 30% off at DSW & com, plus discounts across our family of brands.