Assistant Financial Planner Footwear

Assistant Financial Planner partners closely with the Financial Planner, Merchant, and Assortment Planning teams and is accountable for supporting the development financial plans, projections, and strategies to maximize opportunities and minimize risks. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, drive merchant processes and lead for results through collaboration, effective communication, and development of others.Who Are You:• Action-oriented: Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning. Demonstrates business agility focused on in-season strategies and processes. Comfortable with ambiguity and able to make effective business decisions.• Analytical: Able to synthesize data from all aspects of the business and multiple data points to quickly size risks and opportunities.Business Pulse:• Has a strong sense of current business at any given moment and knows how to change game plan.• Monitors the speed of buying compared to liquidity targets• Understands nuances of Brick-and-Mortar vs Digital business and needs of each.Strong Negotiator:• Can be assertive as well as diplomatic. Supports team by providing financial data and assists with modeling.• Opportunistic and creative mindset: Knows how to identify trends, opportunities and risks.Build Partnerships:• Partner with Store and digital teams to identify growth opportunities.• Work with team on promotions/event/markdown scenarios and forecasts.• Works with team on pre-season financial plans and in-season open-to-buy process forecastYour Life and Career at Saks OFF 5TH:Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to winExposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centersA culture that promotes a flexible work environment Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental and vision)An amazing employee discount and other exciting perksThank you for your interest with Saks OFF 5TH.