Sr Financial Analyst, Capital Finance

About us:

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.

Right on pace with Target’s distinctive retail brand, Target Finance and Accounting are transforming for the better. As so much more than a financial analyst or a behind-the-scenes number-cruncher, you will be a truly collaborative partner with a seat at the table. You’ll bring your unique point of view, experience and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. In Finance, you’ll be an integral voice in discussions that lead to Target’s unparalleled shopping experience. A role in Financial Planning & Analysis means belonging to a great team of genuine, diverse, courageous and versatile people who put integrity and ethics at the heart of everything they do. Together, you’ll drive outstanding financial results by enabling and accelerating Target’s strategic execution. You’ll nurture influential partnerships with leaders who value your credibility, thanks to the quality and reliability of your insights. To teams across Target, you’ll bring your skills for analytical rigor, creative problem-solving and sound decision-making. You’ll be an active contributor to cross-functional teams. You’ll rise to the challenge of the dynamic retail industry, brining innovative solutions that have a direct impact on financial and operational direction-setting, merchandising and capital investments and how to best use our resources. All of your good work will help elevate and maintain Target as one of the world’s most recognized and best-loved retail brands.

As a Sr. Financial Analyst on the Capital Finance team you will support Real Estate in finding optimal new store sites for Target. You will be a strategic partner for Real Estate by providing proactive analysis and analytics including discounted cash flow valuation, NPV and IRR. You will build capital project requests (CPR) for Target Properties and support the construction of capital requests including financial cash flow analysis for the pyramid.

About you:

• 4-year college degree in Finance or related area
• Demonstrated strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong partnerships with all levels of management
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage deadlines effectively
• Broad technical skills including experience with spreadsheet and presentation applications (MS Excel/PowerPoint).
• Experience with business case development
• Self motivated and able to work independently