2018 Retail Development Program - Finance

Position Summary:

The Retail Development Program – Finance prepares you for your first position in Financial Planning & Analysis.  Associates will participate in professional development classes with the Retail Development Program cohort, complete on-the-job projects, and experience rotational assignments to learn various aspects of Finance. Participants are also matched with mentors to help acclimate to Belk, develop on the job, and identify future career possibilities. 

The Retail Development Program – Finance will hire candidates in our Charlotte, NC headquarters. Participants benefit from a large network of peers across Belk in the Retail Development Program. 

On the Job:

• Work in a fast paced, dynamic, test and learn environment 
• Partner with business leaders to understand current state & upcoming risks and opportunities 
• Develop budget, forecast, and scenario planning reporting for inclusion in executive level 
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities in Financial Planning Department 
• Build appropriate pro forma models to support strategic planning initiatives 
• Identify, quantify, and assist in implementing expense savings ideas

Requirements/Qualifications:

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Strong academic performance (GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred)
• Must have graduated within 6 months of June 2018 and able to start full time June 2018
• Prior internship in field strongly preferred 
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and reasoning skills
• Open to learning, able to adapt to changing circumstances and reprioritize tasks as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers and all levels of the organization
• Committed to meeting goals within a dynamic, fast-paced and results oriented environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Belk for this position now or in the future