At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand - you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.
We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.
The Sr Financial Analyst (SFA) is responsible for analyzing financial performance, establishing budgetary goals, and developing recommendations on expense and cost saving opportunities. This role will partner cross functionally, working closely with creative teams, enterprise insights, social/influencer team and other working media teams. They will also provide executive leaders with budget and expense projections and analyses. This position reports to the manager of Finance.
Responsibilities
Perform business, financial, and operations analysis to support senior management decision-making.
Partner with cross-functional finance teams, communicate accurate financial projections and provide the vital level of detail to explain variance analysis.
Develop new processes to analyze and project expenses for dynamic marketing environment and new contracts
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to facilitate strategic and tactical decision making across various departments.
Complete monthly reporting process and raise any known forecast risk and ops to cross functional partners.
Works with operating partners to manage in-season expense spending to ensure compliance with budgeted targets.
Adhere to deadlines within the internal projections cadence (end of month process, mid-month Risk/Opportunity updates).
Analyze trends and other business initiatives.
Find opportunities for continuous improvement in functional work, reporting and standard operating procedures.
Interface with CFO and other senior management.
Qualifications
Must be a problem solver and be able to function in a high volume, dynamic environment that serves many high-profile internal partners.
Mine for areas of opportunity to streamline processes to enable continued productivity increases.
Manage multiple work streams concurrently while effectively prioritizing them.
Comfortably present business results, analysis, and recommendations to cross-functional partners and senior leaders.
Proven ability to think analytically and creatively while maintaining financial controls.
Ability to communicate in an effective and concise manner with leaders to influence business decisions through fact-based analyses.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead multiple, competing priorities.
Highly motivated and demonstrates independent initiative in performance against objectives.
Exhibits leadership proficiencies and professional maturity in dealing with peers, partners, and senior leaders.
Ability to distill, articulate and model complex business questions/matters.
Conducts all work in a confidential, ethical, and professional manner.
Ability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
At least 2 years of financial work experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Finance or Accounting
Core Competencies
Drives Results
Action Oriented
Collaborates
Decision Making
Nimble Learning
Benefits
Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good - every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:
Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
Visit bbwbenefits.com (https://careers.bathandbodyworks.com/benefits) for more details.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance (https://bca.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/Uploads/fciho/FCIHO%20Notice%20to%20Applicants%20for%20Private%20Employers%20-%20English%20ADA%20Final.pdf) , Philadelphia Fair Chance Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20260428133610/Fair-Criminal-Records-Screening-Standards-Ordinance-amendments-2026.pdf?ogbsw7y28sd) , San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/2025\FCO\Poster\June2025.pdf) , Washington Fair Chance Act Guide (https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Civil%20Rights%20Division/Fair%20Chance%20Act/FCA-Flyer\June%202026\English\Update.pdf?VersionId=mmfHLJ9an2.w58wsyA2a.Buxej.FZ06Y)
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Application window will close when all vacancy/vacancies are filled.
