About the role

Lead Analyst responsible for communications between Belk management and its stakeholders. Focused on providing financial information, handling inquiries, and competitor analytics.

Responsibilities

Focuses on Belk's financial community by supporting the release of financial information, handling inquiries and meetings, and providing feedback and competitor analytics to management.
Responsible for managing communications between Belk's corporate management and its shareholders, lenders, and vendors.
Develops communications, presentations, and supporting content for quarterly earnings events (i.e. Shareholder, Lender, and Vendor Presentations).
Organizes, facilitates, and leads internal process for successful earnings meetings, calls, and presentations.
Stays up to date on industry news and trends, competitor performance, and other market news.
Analyzes, summarizes, and distributes quarterly competitor earnings and relevant press releases to management.
Develops, maintains, and modifies financial models and makes recommendations with limited direction from management.
Conducts ad hoc business due diligence, financial analysis/modeling, industry research, and prepares Management Presentations.

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of experience engaging specifically with investors, shareholders, lenders, vendors, etc.
3+ years of experience working cross-functionally with finance, accounting, acquisitions, and capital markets teams.
3+ years of experience and understanding of the investment industry
3+ years of experience advising and communicating with senior leadership, and/or institutional clients/investors.
Ability to create prepared remarks and presentations for leadership to communicate earnings, strategy, and performance.
Ability to handle direct inquiries from shareholders, banks, vendors, etc. and resolve issues.
Proven ability to develop a sense of credibility within the investor community and the organization's management team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics in a clear, simple, and concise manner.
Exceptional attention to details combined with strong organizational skills, follow-through, and discretion
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in financial modeling.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.