Financial Analyst - FP&A
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Two to three years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or financial analysis is required.
- Strong Excel skills and experience building and maintaining financial models are required.
- A solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail are required.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- The candidate must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in retail or another multi-location business is required.
- Experience with enterprise planning and reporting systems such as Oracle is required.
- Interest in leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to improve financial analysis, reporting, and processes is required.
- Experience working with business intelligence and data visualization tools is required.
- Support the annual budget, forecasts, and monthly financial planning and reporting.
- Prepare and maintain financial models, reports, and supporting schedules.
- Analyze monthly results and explain key variances versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
- Work with Accounting during month-end close to review actuals, accruals, reclasses, and other financial activity.
- Prepare monthly reporting and presentations for management.
- Work with business partners to understand spending, business trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Help maintain recurring reports and ensure financial information is accurate and complete.
- Work with financial and operational data from different systems to support analysis and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, improve, and automate existing reports and processes.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and other projects as needed.
About the company
Hot Topic sells music and pop culture–inspired fashion and accessories to teens and young adults through online and physical stores. Their products include clothing, accessories, and collectibles like exclusive Funko Pop! figures, refreshed frequently with new arrivals and limited items. Customers shop online or in stores and can choose direct delivery or free in-store pickup; exclusive items and limited releases drive appeal. What sets Hot Topic apart is its focus on exclusive, trend-driven items tied to music and media, delivered through both online and brick-and-mortar channels. The goal is to serve a young, fashionable audience with fan-focused products while growing direct sales across channels.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1989
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What believers are saying
- July 2026 Pikmin merchandise and May 2026 Ani-May proved exclusive-drop velocity still works.
- September 2, 2026 Spencer Spirit acquisition adds buying power and removes Sycamore ownership pressure.
- Hot Topic opened a Lakeline Mall Austin store by October 2026, showing selective footprint growth.
What critics are saying
- January 31, 2026 fake-sale litigation attacks Hot Topic pricing trust and discount credibility.
- Mall dependence stays dangerous; the Austin expansion shifted off-mall, signaling weaker traditional traffic.
- Licenses drive the moat; losing Nintendo, Crunchyroll, or Disney partnerships would gut demand.
What makes Hot Topic unique
- Hot Topic's 615-store pop-culture platform still converts licenses into fast retail moments.
- Steve Vranes has led Hot Topic for over ten years, preserving brand consistency.
- Spencer Spirit completed Hot Topic acquisition on September 2, 2026, expanding mall specialty scale.
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Hot Topic debuts new "Coven Academy" Apparel ahead of premiere. September 29, 2026 Disney's Coven Academy is headed to Hot Topic with several new shirt designs ahead of the show's premiere. What's Happening:Disney by Mark is just two days away from the premiere of Freeform's newest series Coven Academy, and Hot Topic is ready to help you celebrate. Announced on Instagram by Hot Topic, the... Important Disney Dates Simplified - Get a list of all of your important dates for your upcoming Disney vacation so you don't miss a thing.
Small W - rld expands senior team. London-based creative agency Small W - rld has made three senior appointments after doubling in size over the past year. Grace Duncan has joined as head of strategy in a newly created role after five years at Screenshot Media, where she progressed from head of audience growth to strategy director. She will lead strategy across Small W - rld's retained clients and build its strategy department, with a remit spanning cultural insight, creative briefing, creator media and campaign measurement. Grace said: "The timing just made sense. Small W - rld is growing this fast because entertainment-first thinking actually works - brands need more than a message, they need a world worth stepping into, and creators worth inviting in to help build it. "I've built my whole career at the point where audience, content and media collide, and this is one of the few agencies genuinely built around that obsession. "What I want to bring is proof: making sure the work doesn't just create that world, but shows exactly what it's worth." Dan Salkey, strategy partner and co-founder of Small W - rld, added: "Most agencies can make something entertaining. "Far fewer can connect it to media and prove it drove growth. "That's the gap Grace closes. "She's spent her whole career where creative, media and measurement meet, which is exactly where this industry is heading. "We turn brands into entertainers; with Grace leading strategy, we can prove what that entertainment is actually worth." Lucy Stockton has also joined as associate creative director, bringing more than a decade of social-first creative experience. She was most recently senior creative at U DOX, following previous roles with Ketchum London and Bauer Media. Meanwhile, Jiaan Koch has been appointed senior account director after joining from AMV BBDO. His previous experience includes roles with The Or, Droga5, Sky Creative and DDB Group Australia. Their appointments follow a period of growth for Small W - rld, which has secured new partnerships with brands including Under Armour, SVEDKA Vodka, BuzzBallz, Channel 4 and Hot Topic. Harvey Austin, managing partner and founder of Small W - rld, added: "Building out the team is one of my favourite parts of the job. "Grace, Jiaan and Lucy are all exceptional at their craft, but also have a real ambition to be at a place they can help build. "Very excited to see what we achieve together." Want your business, product or service to be seen regionally and nationally? Bdaily helps you get your story in front of the right audience, every day. Find out how Bdaily can help Join more than 55,000 subscribers by signing up to our daily bulletin each morning here. Explore these topics. Enjoy the read? Get Bdaily delivered. * Occasional offers & updates from selected Bdaily partners
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Nintendo and Hot Topic reveal new exclusive Pikmin merchandise. Blowhogging it all Nintendo has expanded its collaboration with Hot Topic, revealing a new set of Pikmin merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, a bag, a coin purse, and a cap. Available for pre-order on Hot Topic now (sorry, no international shipping on pre-orders - you might have to wait until they're released properly), delivery is scheduled to commence toward the end of the month. Prices range from $19.90 to $59.90 depending on what you're after, but honestly, we want the whole lot. So let's take a look at what's on offer: Pikmin fruit dad cap ($29.90). Pluck, bloom, repeat! This cream-colored dad cap is embroidered with all your fave Pikmin carrying different fruits. Comes with an adjustable strap. Pikmin characters hoodie ($59.90). Make your outfit bloom with all of your fave Pikmin! This brown hoodie features a trio of Pikmin printed on the chest, plus Pikmin carrying a Bulborb on the back. The right sleeve features a rubberized print of the game's title. Finished with a hood, front pockets and a rubber flower zipper pull. Pikmin Oatchi coin purse ($19.90). Keep your spare coins close by with this Pikmin coin purse! Inspired by the lovable Oatchi, this adorable yellow purse features ear, paw and nose appliqué details to bring the pup to life. Comes with a debossed "Pikmin" wrist strap, enamel flower charm and zipper closure. Pikmin Blue potted plant crossbody bag ($59.90). Take your favorite leaf-headed cuties around with you! This Pikmin crossbody bag is shaped like a potted plant, complete with fake grass and 3D flower appliqués, plus a Blue Pikmin peeking out! Complete with adjustable strap and zipper closure. Pikmin hoodie green ($54.90). Make your outfit bloom with all of your fave Pikmin! This green hoodie features a trio of Pikmin printed on the chest, plus Bulborb on the back! Pikmin characters t-shirt ($24.90). Bring a little adventure wherever you go with this T-shirt! Featuring a group of Pikmin working together to carry a variety of everyday and unexpected objects! Pretty cool selection, huh? Pikmin is in the midst of a dry spell as of late, with the last release being the original game's soundtrack on Nintendo Music. There was, however, a rating for a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Pikmin 3 Deluxe, so we'll be keeping a close eye on any potential announcements in the future. Do any of these new items take your fancy? Let us know in the comments if you plan on picking any of them up.