Sr. Financial Analyst, Lowes

Sr. Financial Analyst, Lowes – Remote / Hybrid
New Britain, CT, United States
Towson, MD, United States
Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:

As a Sr. Financial Analyst, Lowes, you’ll be part of our Retail Tools & Outdoor team working as a remote/hybrid employee. You’ll get to:

- Be responsible for delivering financial analysis, reporting, forecasting support, and decision support to help drive growth and profitability.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to provide insights into business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support execution of commercial and financial objectives.

- Serve as a finance business partner for the Lowes commercial account team.

- Support monthly financial close processes for the Lowes commercial business, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results and variances.

- Develop, analyze, and report financial results, quarterly forecasts, and annual operating plan inputs to support business planning and decision-making.

- Oversee controls for trade spending processes including proactive monitoring of forecasted accruals and planned promotional spending.

- Provide actionable insights on sales performance, margin trends, and profitability drivers.

- Partner with sales and operations teams to evaluate promotional activities, pricing strategies, and new business opportunities.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities to support corrective actions as needed.

- Support contract analysis, rebate calculations, and compliance with financial policies and processes.

- Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and analytics.

- Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and support interactions with Lowes counterparts, as needed.

- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as necessary.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.

- 3+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis, preferably within a Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance environment.

- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, effective oral and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to develop data-driven recommendations.

- Demonstrated financial systems acumen, with the ability to use financial tools and systems to support accurate reporting, analysis, and informed decision-making.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with Power BI, Hyperion HFM, SAP, or equivalent systems is preferred.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get