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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Senior Financial Analyst - National Brand Finance

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$73k - $132k
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Minneapolis, MN, USA
HybridHybrid schedule: onsite at Target HQ MN Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remaining work may be virtual.
Finance & BankingCorporate Finance & FP&A
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A four-year degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance.
  • Four or more years of financial planning and analysis, business analytics, or planning experience.
  • Curiosity and desire to leverage datasets to identify insights and tell compelling business narratives.
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, project management, and organization skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and partner teams with a high level of autonomy, motivation, and self-direction.
  • Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Critical thinking to help strategically plan negotiations.
  • Detail orientation and ability to work on multiple tasks and deliver outcomes.
  • Willingness to make financial recommendations with a progress-over-perfection mindset.
  • Proficiency in Excel, SSAS, and Power BI.
Responsibilities
  • Develop robust analytics to support merchandising vendor negotiations.
  • Partner with merchandise, planning, business partner, and negotiations teams to provide vendor- and category-level insights that influence annual vendor negotiations and in-season vendor performance.
  • Provide ad hoc decision-making support for strategic initiatives and special projects as needed.

About the company

Target sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
  • Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
  • U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
  • Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
  • Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.

What makes Target unique

  • Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
  • Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%