Store Operations Financial Analyst
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46278
About Our Company
Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness.
We currently operate 1,200+ locations domestically and 50+ internationally, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers.
The company is currently expanding with the goal of becoming the largest licensed brick-and-mortar sports retailer across the globe.
General Position Summary
The Operations Analyst acts as a liaison between the corporate office and the field team with the objective of helping to drive sales and minimize expenses. They will provide and analyze financial and operational data of the organization including sales KPIs, payroll (wage dollars and hours use) and supplies by applying principles of finance/accounting. The analyst is involved in the preparation of monthly store-level sales and wage plans, including the assessment of hourly rates, as well as field bonus programs and payouts.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Support of field team through interaction with key departments such as Finance and Loss Prevention.
- Analyze and provide recommendations for controlling wages at store level
- Develop periodic reporting on key business performance metrics and analyze trends
- Develop ad-hoc reports on an as-need basis and communicate key takeaways to senior leadership, including identifying opportunities or risks
- Partner with field leaders to support initiatives to drive sales and develop people, within the guidelines of the corporate fiscal plan.
- Coordinate with Procurement Manager and FP&A team to project supply expenses, and properly manage and minimize the cost line.
- Support the field operations team through involvement in operational finance activities relating to wage planning, sales budgets, and store bonus calculations/payouts
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Partner with associates at all levels of the company to achieve region and Company objectives.
Job Required Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 0-2 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis
- Exceptionally proficient in reporting, managing, and analyzing data
- Excellent proficiency in excel (can perform complex functions)
- Proficient in MS Office and general ledger packages
Reports To
Manager, Operations Financial Planning and Analysis
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EEO Statement:
Hat World, Inc., Lids Holdings, Inc., dba Lids and subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. Hat World, Inc., prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law. Hat World, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
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Req ID: 19062
Location: Corporate Office
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis