Sr. Analyst

At GameStop, we are committed to providing exceptional service and delivering the latest and greatest in gaming products to our customers. As a leading global retailer of video games, electronics, and gaming merchandise, we take pride in offering a wide range of products that cater to the needs and desires of gamers worldwide. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just starting out, we've got something for everyone. Join us in our mission to shape the future of gaming and bring the best gaming products to the world

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Summary:
As a Sr. Analyst, you will report to the CEO and be responsible for conducting comprehensive financial analysis and strategic planning to optimize budgeting, spending, and operational efficiency. The role requires collaborating with various organizational leaders, utilizing financial modeling and data analysis, and making recommendations for cost reduction and performance improvement.

What will I do?

• Analyze departmental budgets, spending patterns, and variances to identify cost-saving opportunities, pinpoint cost drivers and recommend actionable solutions for expense reduction.
• Partner with department managers to understand their operational needs and challenges.
• Leverage financial modeling and data analysis to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Analyze, identify, and recommend areas for change/improvement.
• Business and sector analysis.
• Build complex financial models.
• Provide insights on the business.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Identify, create, and monitor key performance indicators.
• Perform financial modeling to determine present and future financial performance.
• Provide cash flow analysis, forecasting, and monitoring.
• Ensure all deadlines are met and other responsibilities as assigned.
  

Related Competencies

• Business Acumen – Understand complex business issues and what drives good decision making.
• Navigating Complexity — Proactively and quickly makes sense of complex issues; responds effectively to complex and ambiguous situations; communicates complex information simply.
• Innovation and Problem Solving — Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

Who You Are...

• Will consider both pre- and post- MBA.
• 5+ years of finance and data analytics experience.
• Experience in private equity and activism.
• Knowledge of value investing is a plus.
• Fluent in financial statement analysis with experience in forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python, Alteryx, or similar programs.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities in fast paced environment.