Sobre este puesto de Retail Planning Analyst en ALO
WHY JOIN ALO?
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OVERVIEW
ALO is seeking a highly motivated Retail Business Analyst to support business planning across our growing retail store portfolio. This role will translate financial, sales, and operational data into actionable insights that inform store-level decisions and broader retail strategy.
Working closely with Retail Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Real Estate, and Planning, the Retail Business Analyst will support forecasting, evaluate business performance, and identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with sound business judgment and the ability to communicate clear recommendations to cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support retail sales forecasting and business planning by analyzing historical performance, seasonality, and key business drivers.
- Evaluate sales, operating expenses, and store profitability to identify performance drivers and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain reporting on key retail metrics, including sales, traffic, conversion, and profitability.
- Analyze actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year performance, providing clear explanations of variances and recommended actions.
- Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities at the store, regional, and retail portfolio levels.
- Collaborate with FP&A, Real Estate, Planning, and Retail Operations to inform business decisions and evaluate retail initiatives.
- Deliver timely, accurate analyses in response to business questions from retail teams and senior leadership.
- Present findings through concise reports, visualizations, and presentations that translate complex data into clear business recommendations.
- Improve reporting tools and analytical processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility into retail performance
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 3–4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate or operations finance, consulting, or a related discipline.
- Experience in retail, apparel, or consumer businesses preferred.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large data sets, structure ambiguous problems, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial and operational insights to non-financial audiences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability, initiative, and sound judgment when responding to evolving business needs.
The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$110,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.
