What are the responsibilities and job description for the URBN Financial Analyst - Production and Sourcing position at URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)?
URBN is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join the team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works independently to meet deadlines, and is driven by process improvement. This individual will support the monthly financial close process, contribute to planning cycles, and serve as a reliable analytical resource for cross-functional teams. The role reports to the Director of Finance.
Role Responsibilities
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
Role Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Corporate Accounting team throughout the month-end close process, supporting accruals, expense reclassifications, and related close activities.
- Analyze actual results and provide variance explanations vs. budget and prior year on a monthly basis.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data throughout the month-end close process.
- Prepare and maintain expense tracking and trend analysis for various departments.
- Participation and support of the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Deliver monthly financial reporting packages and summarize key drivers for senior management.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities through ongoing partnership with various teams and proactively surface findings to management.
- Consistently recommend and implement improvements to current processes and reporting methodologies.
- Support all other aspects of the monthly and quarterly financial close process.
- Provide ad-hoc financial analyses as requested.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
- 2–3 years of Finance or Accounting experience.
- Solid understanding of month-end close processes including accrual accounting, journal entries, and balance sheet required.
- Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling).
- Experience with financial systems/ERPs and reporting tools a plus (e.g., Oracle EBS, Hyperion, MicroStrategy).
- Familiarity with financial modeling and budgeting techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly communicate financial findings to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Well-developed problem-solving capabilities with strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytically curious with a strong desire to learn and grow.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across functions.
- High degree of professionalism, accountability, and a positive team-oriented attitude.
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.