The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Guitar Center Brand by evaluating business performance, constructing financial models, and delivering actionable insights to guide strategic decisions across key segments. This role works collaboratively with leaders across the organization to drive financial performance.
Responsibilities
- Create or refine financial models for reporting, results review, and forecasting.
- Conduct variance analyses against forecast, budget, or prior year results.
- Contribute to the division month-end close process.
- Monitor expenses and review results with organizational leaders.
- Produce financial reports and present concise findings to management.
- Extract data from multiple databases and perform advanced analyses that yield actionable insights.
- Engage with management at all levels to facilitate information gathering.
- Present financial information to the team and to non-financial partners.
- Develop a deep understanding of the business and its key performance drivers.
- Take on additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or accounting, or equivalent work experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas, functions, and efficiency techniques.
- Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, planning, and variance analysis.
- Experience with financial systems such as Oracle EPM and PeopleSoft.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of P&L statements and the underlying financial levers.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex financial concepts for non-financial audiences.
- Prior experience with Oracle EPM, PeopleSoft, or similar financial platforms.
Technologies
- Excel
- Oracle EPM
- PeopleSoft
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- MS Office Suite
Important
This role is based at the Westlake Village, CA corporate offices on a hybrid schedule requiring three days onsite per week.
About the Role
As a Senior Financial Analyst supporting the Guitar Center Brand, you will play a pivotal role in assessing business results, building financial models, and delivering insights that guide strategic decisions across major segments. You will collaborate with leaders at all levels to help drive financial performance across the organization.
About Guitar Center
Guitar Center embodies a culture of creativity and music, encouraging teammates to express their own sound. The company aims to empower musicians and enthusiasts to experience the joy of playing, while prioritizing customers, respect, integrity, and passion in its mission.
Why Join Us
Joining Guitar Center means becoming part of the world’s largest multichannel retailer of musical instruments. Across Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, and the Support Center, employees share a common goal: helping people discover their sound and enrich lives through music.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter, including salary expectations, to begin the application process.
Pay
Salary range: USD 95,000 - 110,000 per year, dependent on background and experience. This position is not eligible to participate in the Guitar Center Company bonus program. The posting is not a guaranteed offer of compensation and actual pay will depend on experience, education, and other factors. The stated pay range complies with state-specific laws and may vary by location and qualifications.
