What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analyst-Finance position at Catalyst Brands LLC?
Overview
The Senior Financial Analyst (Transportation II) is a highly analytical and detail oriented Finance professional to support the Transportation Finance organization with primary ownership of Small Parcel reporting and analytics for the Brooks Brothers and Nautica (Iconic) brands. This role drives financial accuracy, operational visibility, and continuous improvement across parcel transportation.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, technical capability, and a curiosity to understand key drivers behind the business. This position partners cross functionally with Transportation, Finance, Merchandise, and other operational teams to deliver insights, improve reporting infrastructure, and support strategic initiatives.
This position will work onsite at the Corporate Office in Plano TX 4 days per week 1 day Remote per week.
Responsibilities
Small Parcel Ownership
Technical Skills
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on all of our merchandise.
About Catalyst
Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Six iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style. We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.
Working at Catalyst means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It’s a place that’s meant for you.
For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.
Pay Range
USD $57,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
The Senior Financial Analyst (Transportation II) is a highly analytical and detail oriented Finance professional to support the Transportation Finance organization with primary ownership of Small Parcel reporting and analytics for the Brooks Brothers and Nautica (Iconic) brands. This role drives financial accuracy, operational visibility, and continuous improvement across parcel transportation.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, technical capability, and a curiosity to understand key drivers behind the business. This position partners cross functionally with Transportation, Finance, Merchandise, and other operational teams to deliver insights, improve reporting infrastructure, and support strategic initiatives.
This position will work onsite at the Corporate Office in Plano TX 4 days per week 1 day Remote per week.
Responsibilities
Small Parcel Ownership
- Own financial reporting, analysis, and insights for Small Parcel spend across Brooks Brothers and Nautica.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for parcel related reporting and financial support.
- Partner with Transportation and Merchant stakeholders to explain variances, identify risks, and highlight improvement opportunities.
- Support Manager with reporting and analysis for broader Catalyst Brands Small Parcel operation and ecommerce business insights.
- Prepare and maintain financial reporting, including spend analysis and variance explanations.
- Lead or support budgeting and forecasting cycles for Small Parcel.
- Manage and update KPIs and performance dashboards.
- Support the month end financial close process, including accruals, journal entries, and GL review.
- Ensure reporting aligns with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Develop, monitor, and continuously improve KPIs and performance metrics.
- Partner with Finance and Transportation teams to build and enhance reporting infrastructure.
- Identify opportunities to streamline or automate existing reporting processes.
- Build, maintain, and enhance dashboards for operational and financial insights.
- Leverage AI tools to provide enhanced insights.
- Support and lead special projects as needed.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivots, models, automation techniques).
- SQL experience preferred; willingness to learn required.
- Experience with database management, including updating tables and maintaining data integrity.
- Ability to build, enhance, and maintain dashboards and data visualization tools.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to conduct periodic financial reviews with Transportation leadership, Finance partners, and Merchandise teams.
- Ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations for cross functional partners.
- 3 years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting required.
- Supply Chain or Transportation experience preferred.
- Familiarity with:
- Financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Building financial models
- US GAAP and core accounting processes (accruals, journal entries, GL review)
- Strong analytical capability, with experience developing and monitoring KPIs and performance metrics.
- Self motivated and able to work independently.
- High attention to detail while still understanding the broader business context.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to dig into data and understand operational drivers.
- Strong problem solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ownership of a large, visible freight spend with real business impact.
- Opportunity to blend operations, finance, and analytics in one role.
- High exposure to Transportation leadership and senior Finance partners.
- Ability to shape reporting, dashboards, and KPIs.
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on all of our merchandise.
About Catalyst
Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Six iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style. We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.
Working at Catalyst means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It’s a place that’s meant for you.
For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.
Pay Range
USD $57,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
Salary : $57,000 - $95,000