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As a Senior Financial Analyst for Management Reporting you will apply your analytical, technical and communication skills to Best Buy Canada's reporting needs, serving as a liaison between Finance, Retail and the Merchandising teams. In this role, the individual works specifically on mobile/wireless business for both brands and will focus on strategic reporting needs and performance improvement projects (e.g., new business concepts, redesign of existing processes). As a member of the Management Reporting team, the individual will be responsible for assisting the business in setting the strategic direction for reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
· Responsible for all mobile/wireless reporting for merchants, retail operations and any other clients business to capture their reporting needs and develop solutions to fulfill the business requirements. This includes bonus files, wireless scorecards, P&L, and any other reporting requirements for both FS and BBY brands.
· Key point of contact for mobile and wireless reporting and information. Liaison between Finance and business clients for mobile/wireless business.
· Provide EVA, allocation entries and joint venture requirements for mobile and wireless. Support any Mobile presentations, forecasting and budgeting responsibilities. Support the business with all inquiries (P&L, handsets, etc)
· Provide reporting support on an ad-hoc basis with various projects (strategic initiatives, etc)
· Play a team role within Management Reporting. This may include activities such as supporting the team and helping in the planning & reporting processes (vacation coverage) and contributing in building a cohesive and fun team.



Education and Experience:

· Required - Bachelor's Degree - preferably in Business/Finance/Accounting, MBA or Professional Accounting Designation would be an asset
· Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skill s (a short test may be given)
Experience with Oracle Financials, Business Objects and Cognos Business Intelligence tools would be an asset
Strong business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to conduct sanity checks on reporting/scorecards
Retail experience is an asset

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability to explain theories and concepts in simple terms to a variety of stakeholders
Understanding of the principles, processes and standards for integrated financial analysis and management reporting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of departments, including Senior Leadership
Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership
Ability to multi-task and to work with minimal supervision
Attention to detail is a must]]> http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/BURNABY,-BRITISH-COLUMBIA,-CAN-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Wireless-Job/672090/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/BURNABY,-BRITISH-COLUMBIA,-CAN-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Wireless-Job/672090/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Burnaby, British Columbia

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As a Senior Financial Analyst for Management Reporting you will apply your analytical, technical and communication skills to Best Buy Canada's reporting needs, serving as a liaison between Finance, Retail and the Merchandising teams. In this role, the individual works specifically on mobile/wireless business for both brands and will focus on strategic reporting needs and performance improvement projects (e.g., new business concepts, redesign of existing processes). As a member of the Management Reporting team, the individual will be responsible for assisting the business in setting the strategic direction for reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
· Responsible for all mobile/wireless reporting for merchants, retail operations and any other clients business to capture their reporting needs and develop solutions to fulfill the business requirements. This includes bonus files, wireless scorecards, P&L, and any other reporting requirements for both FS and BBY brands.
· Key point of contact for mobile and wireless reporting and information. Liaison between Finance and business clients for mobile/wireless business.
· Provide EVA, allocation entries and joint venture requirements for mobile and wireless. Support any Mobile presentations, forecasting and budgeting responsibilities. Support the business with all inquiries (P&L, handsets, etc)
· Provide reporting support on an ad-hoc basis with various projects (strategic initiatives, etc)
· Play a team role within Management Reporting. This may include activities such as supporting the team and helping in the planning & reporting processes (vacation coverage) and contributing in building a cohesive and fun team.



Education and Experience:

· Required - Bachelor's Degree - preferably in Business/Finance/Accounting, MBA or Professional Accounting Designation would be an asset
· Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skill s (a short test may be given)
Experience with Oracle Financials, Business Objects and Cognos Business Intelligence tools would be an asset
Strong business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to conduct sanity checks on reporting/scorecards
Retail experience is an asset

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability to explain theories and concepts in simple terms to a variety of stakeholders
Understanding of the principles, processes and standards for integrated financial analysis and management reporting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of departments, including Senior Leadership
Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership
Ability to multi-task and to work with minimal supervision
Attention to detail is a must]]> http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/BRITISH-COLUMBIA-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Wireless-Job-CA/672092/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/BRITISH-COLUMBIA-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Wireless-Job-CA/672092/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
The Senior Financial Analyst will be a key business partner to the Home Operating Group, responsible for driving results and powering decisions. This position will proactively identify & prioritize business opportunities and lead complex business analysis to drive significant value creation. The role requires an individual that is skilled in business analytics with a strong financial acumen.

Areas of responsibility include:

Continuous Business Enhancement & Optimization - 50%

·Partner with the Merchant Team to create top & bottom line value through key driver evaluation and optimization

·Deliver insights and recommendations that influence and optimize business performance

·Key focus areas include assortment, pricing, promotions, basket, inventory, vendor mix, channels, geography, customer, and competitors. This responsibility will largely be ad-hoc project based work

Evaluation and development of new business opportunities - 25%

·Partner with the Merchant Team to bring a financial lens to ideation, modeling, negotiation, implementation, and analysis of new business ideas

·Key responsibilities include the evaluation of game changing partnerships or exclusives, business model extensions, and new profit pools. This responsibility will largely be ad-hoc project based work

"CFO" Support Capabilities: 25%

·Explain specific drivers of business results. Identify risks and opportunities, providing analysis and insights to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities

·Teach business and financial acumen to business partners

·Key responsibilities include Board of Director and earnings call preparation, ad-hoc quarterly analysis, strategic planning, business reviews, and CER support

The position will provide support for the current operating model as well as support for new initiatives and business requirements in this constantly evolving business environment. This position is a great opportunity for the individual as it provides great exposure and visibility to several cross-functional areas and to senior management.

We are seeking an individual with strong business and financial acumen to act as a valued business partner. The candidate needs to be self-motivated, and should enjoy working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and challenging business environment. The incumbent must be highly developed in the following competencies:

·Analytical and Problem Solving

·Drive for Results

·Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities and Work Independently

·Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Economics/Finance/Business

Three or more years of financial and business analysis experience

Advanced knowledge in Excel is required

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA preferred

Experience working in retail environment is a plus

Job: Accounting/Finance
Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield
Organization:Best Buy US Corporate
Job Type: Regular/Full-Time
Job Posting: Nov 4, 2009]]> http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/CORPORATE-HEADQUARTERS-RICHFIE-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Home-Operating-Group-Job-CORP/669890/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/CORPORATE-HEADQUARTERS-RICHFIE-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Home-Operating-Group-Job-CORP/669890/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Best Buy Finance Summer Internship - Senior Financial Analyst Intern

Best Buy has a 43-year history of giving people amazing opportunities to grow personally and professionally-and to have fun while doing it. Our company has changed radically over the past 40 years, and we will do that again over the next 40 years. We are looking for energetic individuals that aren't afraid to dive in and to be a part of continuously transforming our business to better serve our customers and define our future growth. We view our intern program as a key source for hiring full time finance professionals that want to contribute to the growth of Best Buy-wherever that might take us as a company and as individuals.

Internships are offered in many different areas of corporate finance, including financial analyst positions supporting our merchants, store/on-line leadership and corporate functions plus positions in financial planning and analysis, M&A and projects in the business analysis group (a group designed to build business cases for large value creation ideas). Duties and responsibilities can include specific project related work, as well as designing financial models, investment analysis, planning and performance management, analyzing business cases, etc.

This program is a 10 - 12 week paid internship for MBA candidates concentrating in Finance and/or Accounting at our corporate headquarters in Richfield, MN (Suburban Minneapolis). As a Senior Financial Analyst intern, you will be an integral part of the business team and are expected to contribute your ideas and suggestions day one.

Sample Responsibilities for Senior Financial Analyst Interns

A summer intern experience in our corporate office may include the following:

· Measuring the impact of key merchandising or store initiatives and making recommendations to drive incremental shareholder value

· Evaluating the potential financial, customer, and employee impacts of adding new products, services, or distribution channels

· Building financial models to evaluate a potential minority investment in a start-up company

· Decision support - Profitability and/or risks and opportunity analysis for operating units (including competitor or vendor analysis, promotional analysis, territory performance, cost analysis, etc.).

· Financial reporting and analysis - Process improvement and accuracy check implementation for monthly and mid-year forecasting processes, benchmarking, and new report design & development.

· Corporate investment analysis - Analyze market strategies, investment alternatives, and strategic alternatives for Best Buy.

Basic Qualifications:

· Must be eligible for permanent employment in the United States upon graduation

· MBA Candidate with Finance or Accounting background and/or preference

· Completed first year of MBA studies (3.0 minimum GPA) by Summer 2010

Preferred Requirements:

· Strong analytical skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Comfortable working with or leading cross-functional initiatives

· Ability to work individually and on a team

· Ability to generate results in a fast paced and ambiguous environment

· Comfortable presenting to Senior Management

Job: Finance
Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield
Organization:Best Buy US Corporate
Job Type: Occasional/Seasonal
Job Posting: Sep 30, 2009]]> http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/CORPORATE-HEADQUARTERS-RICHFIE-Unviersity-Recruiting-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Internship-Job-CORP/634883/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/CORPORATE-HEADQUARTERS-RICHFIE-Unviersity-Recruiting-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Internship-Job-CORP/634883/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
The Business Analysis team supports our Enterprise growth strategies by providing analytical support to enhance current operational efficiency, and to identify and leverage strategic growth opportunities.

The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for taking a lead role in business case development that delivers significant economic value to the Enterprise. This will include market analysis, competitive positioning, financial viability, and ensuring strategic fit within our brand and capabilities. The position will support initiatives across multiple functions at all levels within the Domestic and International organizations and will work either independently or within a small team to quickly address opportunities. The analysis will include a presentation of actionable recommendations to Sr. Management that materially impact the Enterprise's value to shareholders.

Qualified candidates should have previous in-depth experience in applying advanced financial, analytical and strategic methodology to evaluate and solve complex business problems. Candidates should also be comfortable with ambiguity, independent thought, managing multiple priorities, and possess strong written and oral communications skills. Ideal candidates will be results oriented, possess strong drive, and demonstrate proven leadership ability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

50% Analysis of business problems

15% Project and scope planning

15% Deliver results to Leadership

10% Identification of new business opportunities

10% Participate in ongoing training in the Business Analysis Academy

**No relocation available.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree

3 or more years of financial and/or business analysis experience

Intermediate knowledge of integrated financial statement analysis (IS, BS, CF) and valuation methods (NPV, DCF, EVA)

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience presenting to Management

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

MBA

3 or more years of business valuation experience

Retail experience

Valuation & Contractual Structuring experience

Previous work experience with a national management consulting firm

Job: Accounting/Finance
Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield
Organization:Best Buy US Corporate
Job Type: Regular/Full-Time
Job Posting: Oct 23, 2009]]> http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/CORPORATE-HEADQUARTERS-RICHFIE-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Business-Analysis-Job-CORP/656738/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/CORPORATE-HEADQUARTERS-RICHFIE-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Business-Analysis-Job-CORP/656738/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS