Overview

Lead Analyst – Inventory Accounting
About Catalyst Brands:

Catalyst Brands is a leading U.S. retail company formed through the merger of JCPenney and SPARC Group. We
bring together iconic names such as Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nautica, and
JCPenney under one powerful platform. With nearly 1,800 stores, a solid e-commerce presence, and a customer
base of over 60 million, we are redefining modern retail through scale, innovation, and heritage. Backed by
industry leaders, Catalyst Brands offers a dynamic environment where talent can thrive and help shape the future
of fashion and retail
Responsibilities:
Analyze, resolve, and communicate findings for complex inventory issues
Develop, implement, and conduct projects and analysis to improve accuracy and reporting related to inventory accounting
Assists in review of account reconciliations including research and analysis on reconciling items.
Assists other team members in data investigation, reporting, and analysis as needed including recommendations for process improvement




Utilize resources to identify issues, solve problems, and implement solutions with little to no supervision
Solves and escalates issues to management in a simple and actionable format.
Performs complex data mining, analytics, and query creation
Perform root cause analysis and streamline processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Work cross-functionally to resolve issues including across other areas of the company
Identifies and solves issues with limited/ambiguous parameters
Core Competencies & Qualifications:

Excellent critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Intermediate to advanced ability with Microsoft Office Tools, including Excel
Intermediate knowledge of SQL and other querying tools
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work independently
Ability to work in an ambiguous, complex, challenging and fast-paced environment
Ability

📌 Finance Lead Analyst (Bengaluru)
🏢 JCPenney
📍 Bengaluru