Financial Analyst, Global Digital eCommerce

Job DetailsJob Location: Timex Group USA, Inc. - Shelton, CT 06484Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: eCommerceWe are rebel watchmakers with a purpose. Established in 1854 as the Waterbury Clock Company, we took a traditional European watchmaking and layered American industrial ingenuity on top. That is when we began our journey to disrupt a 300 year old industry. Timex took mantle clocks made from wood and made them out of metal and made them faster and affordable for everyone. We took the pocket watch, added a strap and put it on your wrist. Today our design lab in Milan designs the most beautiful watches for consumers around the world. Come join our team, make a difference and wear watches from Timex and some of the biggest brands in the world.   Summary The Financial Analyst, Global Digital eCommerce serves as a key finance partner to the Buying and Merchandising functions, supporting a multi-brand, multi-country digital portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering data-driven insights that inform assortment decisions, pricing strategies, and inventory investments across diverse international markets. Operating within a fast-paced, matrixed environment, the role connects financial performance to commercial outcomes, ensuring alignment between revenue growth, margin optimization, and customer experience.QualificationsResponsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting Develop and maintain robust financial models to forecast sales, gross margin, and inventory across multiple brands and regions. Support annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, and long-range planning cycles for global e-commerce channels. Incorporate regional market dynamics, currency impacts, and channel-specific trends into financial projections. Performance Analysis & Insights Analyze sales, margin, and inventory performance against plan, prior year, and forecast. Identify key business drivers across brands and geographies, highlighting risks and opportunities. Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for commercial teams. Assortment & Inventory Optimization Partner with Buying, Planning, and Allocation teams to align inventory strategies with financial targets. Monitor stock positions across markets to balance availability, working capital efficiency, and sell-through performance. Support open-to-buy management and inventory investment decisions at a global and regional level. Pricing & Promotional Effectiveness Evaluate financial impact of pricing strategies, markdown cadence, and promotional activity across different markets. Provide recommendations to optimize margin, conversion, and inventory productivity. Assess elasticity and regional pricing differences to support localized strategies. Reporting & Business Communication Deliver standardized and ad hoc reporting packages, dashboards, and executive summaries. Present financial insights to cross-functional stakeholders, translating complex data into clear business implications. Ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting across brands and regions. Cross-functional Partnership Act as a financial liaison across Digital, Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. Support alignment of financial goals with commercial execution across multiple brands and international markets. Contribute to global initiatives, including platform expansion, channel optimization, and go-to-market strategies. Strategic Projects & Process Improvement Support financial evaluation of new product launches, market entries, and brand expansion initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities. Leverage tools and automation to enhance data quality and decision-making speed. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline. 3–5 years of financial analysis experience, preferably within e-commerce, retail, or consumer goods. Experience supporting multi-brand and multi-country operations strongly preferred. Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas). Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). Familiarity with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion). Working knowledge of SQL or similar data querying tools is a plus. Analytical Rigor: Ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into meaningful insights. Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of digital commerce drivers, including pricing, assortment, and inventory dynamics. Communication: Clear, concise presentation of financial insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Collaboration: Effective in cross-functional, global team environments. Execution Focus: Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven.   In addition to our wide product offering, Timex Group offers the following benefits: 401K Robust Medical, Dental, Vision Plans Generous Company Holidays/Vacation Extended Sick and Personal Hybrid Remote Office Policy Summer Fridays all year long! Parental Leave Policy Timex Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.