Athleta

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About the Role This is a high-impact role at the center of Athleta’s retail business. As a strategic finance partner to the stores organization, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for store operating expenses across our fleet. You will help shape the financial story of our stores, cutting through complexity to deliver clear, actionable insights to Field Leadership. The role requires strong analytical rigor, close attention to detail, and the ability to build trusted relationships across teams. What You'll Do • Own forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for store and field expensesacross the Athleta fleet, partnering closely with field leaders on planning and • spend managementIdentify key drivers of expense variability and translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations • Help define and evolve store-level KPIs that are practical, focused, and built to drive performance • Deliver analysis and reporting that surfaces trends, informs decisions, and drives stronger execution across the fleet • Support cross-functional initiatives and special analyses as needed to help driveoverall fleet success Who You Are • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field • 3–5 years of financial analysis experience; retail, consumer, or omnichannel experience preferred • Strong analytical thinker who can manage detail without losing sight of the bigger picture • Able to translate financial and accounting concepts for non-finance partners in a clear, practical way that drives understanding and action • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and assessing complex situations to make sound, data-informed decisions • Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across cross- functional teams • Strong command of Excel; experience with Power BI, Essbase, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar tools a plus • Clear, confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.