Analyst, Central Merchandising FP&A

Innovate in Bengaluru
This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience.
About Lowe's:
Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
About Lowe's India:
Lowe’s India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe’s Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe’s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India_lowes.co.in
Summary:
The role is for Analyst in Central Merchandising team part of Finance Decision Support & Analytics. The role involves supporting VP, Merchants & Finance teams. Activities would include but not limited to following
- Dashboard and Automation
- Reporting and Analysis
- Deep Dives
- Modeling & Scenario building
- Planning & Forecasting
Job Description:
The Merchandising Finance team provides financial analysis, insights and reporting to identify drivers of business performance and support informed decision-making.
As part of the team, the candidate will deliver recurring reporting and insights, rapid decision support, and in-depth analytical projects by combining financial expertise, retail/business understanding and analytical tools.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will support analysis of total company Sales, Margin & Inventory performance across Product and Geography. Key workstreams include:
Design, develop and deliver insightful financial reports, dashboards (Power BI, MicroStrategy Dossier, Microsoft Excel or Google Looker) and analyses for executive leadership.
Perform financial modeling and analysis to support monthly forecasts, annual planning, Board of Director meetings and Earnings Call preparation.
Analyze financial performance and identify key drivers of variances versus forecast, plan and Last Year.
Provide proactive and timely analysis highlighting risks, opportunities and emerging trends to support business decisions.
Develop and enhance financial models used for forecasting, performance measurement and variance analysis.
Solve complex business problems by combining financial, operational and analytical perspectives and communicating actionable insights.
Drive process improvements through reporting automation, enhanced analytics, and evolution of forecasting and planning capabilities.
Collaborate cross-functionally, leveraging relevant data, business knowledge and resources to deliver projects and identify and implement improvement opportunities.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field with 2+ years of experience in an analytical role or Engineering / Statistical degree with 2+ years of experience in Finance / Decision support in retail
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and at least one dashboarding/visualization tool.
Experience with financial forecasting and/or analytical modeling.
Experience with SQL and/or Python.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior FP&A experience, preferably within Retail or a related industry.
Experience with business intelligence, automation and dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, MicroStrategy).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience building financial models for forecasting and business performance analysis.
Experience conducting ad hoc financial analysis using advanced Excel functionality and translating results into recommendations for management.
Ability to communicate financial and analytical insights clearly to business stakeholders and senior management.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.