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Financial Analyst - Apparel Distribution & eCommerce

Gerber Childrenswear LLC

Location: Greenville, SC 29615
Type: Full-Time, Remote
Posted on: December 6, 2024
Company Overview
At Gerber Childrenswear we stand for quality, everyday comfort, and safety. From the clothes we design, to the fabrics we select, to our focus on sustainability and community, we have got what baby needs for their first 1000 days and from one generation to the next.
Our Team
Our mission is to be trusted partner to those all responsible for the parenting journey.  We do this by seeking every day to answer the question -Will this be safe and bring comfort and joy to every child?
We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on quality, trust, and value, all bundled together in 90 years of happy little clients while focused on continuously improving to ensure many more years of happy little clients.
This is a full time, hybrid role with our office in Greenville, SC. This position does require 3 days in office and 2 days that can be completed remotely from home.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Financial Analyst to support financial planning, operational efficiencies, and strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring experience in e-commerce and distribution environments, a passion for problem-solving, and a track record of driving financial process improvements in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
What You'll Do:
• Financial Analysis & Strategy: • Prepare detailed financial models and forecasts to support decision-making across e-commerce and distribution operations.
• Analyze profitability by product, channel, and customer, providing actionable insights to enhance margins and reduce costs.
• Evaluate the financial impact of key growth strategies, such as new product launches and operational efficiencies.
• E-Commerce Performance: • Partner with e-Commerce teams to assess financial and operational KPIs, including conversion rates, customer acquisition costs, and lifetime value.
• Analyze pricing strategies, promotions, and sales performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Support initiatives to optimize order fulfillment costs and streamline digital operations.
• Financial Process Improvement: • Lead efforts to improve financial processes related to supply chain and distribution operations, including inventory tracking, cost allocation, and vendor payment workflows.
• Develop and implement reporting tools and dashboards to streamline financial tracking and support decision-making across departments.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process automation to enhance accuracy and operational alignment.
• Collaboration & Communication: • Act as a financial business partner to operations, merchandising, and marketing teams.
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership to support strategic initiatives.
• Assist with evaluating and implementing new tools and technologies to support scalability.
• Growth-Focused Initiatives: • Support M&A activities, feasibility studies, and market entry strategies.
• Conduct scenario analysis to align growth objectives with financial performance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving profitability and long-term sustainability.
Who You Are:
• Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• MBA or CFA preferred.
• Experience: • 4–6 years of experience in financial analysis, with a focus on e-Commerce or apparel distribution.
• Hands-on experience driving financial process improvements and implementing process automation.
• Proven ability to analyze and optimize e-Commerce sales and operational performance.
• Skills: • Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data visualization.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to present financial data clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Preferred Skills: • Knowledge of e-Commerce analytics platforms (e.g., Shopify, Amazon, Google Analytics).
• Familiarity with apparel industry metrics, trends, and inventory management practices.
• Experience with cost accounting and logistics optimization.
What We Offer:
• Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping our employees create a work-life harmony!
• Growth and Development - We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401K match!
• Extras, discounts and perks - Generous discounts to our company and related companies, is just one of the cool extras we offer!
Experienced Employment Type: Full-Time