Director, Old Navy FP&A

About the Role In this role, you will support the overall Finance function for a large, multi-brand retailer in a fast-paced, complex environment on Gap Inc's Old Navy team. Gap Inc.’s headquarters Finance team provides financial support to various business units and the Executive Leadership teams. You will be responsible for providing guidance, data, and analysis to other areas of Finance and Old Navy Brand leadership. The teams are responsible for leading several key financial performance management activities for Gap Inc., including the annual budget / operating plan, long-range plan, and monthly forecast. Using these activities as a foundation, they provide the executive leaders and other relevant stakeholders with forward-looking financial projections, performance perspective, and foundations for optimal decision-making. What You'll Do Prepare monthly financial reports to Gap Inc management and ensuring reports are accurate and distributed in a timely manner Deliver financials for the company, whether related to financial close, internal or external reporting, or analysis for key stakeholders in Finance Assist in preparation of presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made Deliver accurate financial results, including comprehensive analysis of key expenses during the budget, forecast and close processes provide financial support and analysis to key internal groups such as Corporate Real Estate, Store Development, Real Estate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Internal Audit Identify and research variances to forecast, budget and prior year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross functional teams at all levels of the organization Collaborate and lead others in key initiatives and their implementation Who You Are Comprehensive understanding of financial statements including balance sheets and general ledgers, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and the entire financial close process High level of individual accountability and the ability to influence others while maintaining key relationships in the business High level of emotional intelligence and be able to work under strict deadlines Savvy in Excel Able to filter, prioritize, analyze, and validate potentially complex In-depth understanding of concepts and procedures within own subject area and understanding of procedures and concepts in other areas At Gap Inc., we’re more than the clothes we make. We’re a collective of brands united by the belief that real people can (and should) drive real change. We’re a company that’s been synonymous with equality and inclusivity since our founding. The first of our industry to translate our commitment to sustainability into true accountability. Made stronger by our global team’s unique personalities, passions and pride, we set out every day to make the world a bit bolder and a bit brighter.

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