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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Senior Financial Analyst - Store Allocation & Workload

Full-TimePosted on 10/26/2026
$73k - $132k
Mid
Bachelor's
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Hybrid
Finance & BankingCorporate Finance & FP&A
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A four-year degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance is required.
  • Four or more years of Finance/Accounting or related Operations experience are required.
  • Experience working with spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling and visualization tools is required.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, project management, planning, and organization skills are required.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills are required.
  • Initiative and willingness to take risks are required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead governance, allocation, and financial management processes for Target Stores’ sales, payroll, and workload plans, and provide analysis and insights to leaders across FP&A, Stores (Field & Store Operations), and other HQ partners.
  • Own planning, forecasting, governance, allocation, and performance management of Target Stores’ monthly and annual sales, payroll, and workload plans, translating enterprise financial goals into actionable store-level plans.
  • Partner with headquarters and field teams, including Store Operations, HR P&D, and broader FP&A, to shape strategies and establish financial goals and forecasts for store workload and payroll.
  • Drive financial results and accountability across partner teams through effective reporting, tools, and actionable insights.
  • Monitor business performance, respond to emerging needs, and elevate financial risks and opportunities to senior leadership.
  • Solve complex business challenges and pursue opportunities that position stores for success while maintaining financial discipline.
  • Drive Target’s monthly store sales and payroll planning processes, leveraging workload trends and business insights to allocate resources to the right stores.

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%