FP&A Analyst

Responsibilities

• Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Work with large data sets to conduct financial analysis. Advanced Excel skills including formulas, v-lookup, and pivot tables required to build models and what-if scenarios.
• Assist in gathering monthly forecast/outlook information from department heads. Ensure data properly flows into all templates, reports, and models properly.
• Provide support during the Annual Operating Plan, 6+6 and 9+3 Forecasts
• Maintain BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation system) throughout planning processes to ensure all relevant planning factors and system drivers are updated and included.
• Track monthly marketing spend and league contractual spend. Meet regularly with key stakeholders to align forecast to actuals and identify issues.
• Run reports to confirm plan inputs with department heads, communicate gaps and issues in the input data or the system calculations.
• Assist in creating monthly and quarterly consolidated management reports for leadership.
• Work cross-functionally to support Accounting and month end close tasks including COGS analysis and inventory turns.
• Understand business drivers and anticipate financial impacts of strategic initiatives.
• Maintain & manage ad hoc data and analysis requests to aid in decision making
• Keeps all sensitive matters confidential, Process confidential data and information according to guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with physical inventory required. CPG, apparel, footwear, or durable goods.
• Ability to research new and unfamiliar topics objectively
• Ability to extract and analyze large amounts of data using standard, fact-based procedures and identify trends and insights; recommend a solution if applicable
• Ability to input data accurately and efficiently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain moderately complex information to others in a straightforward manner.
• Ability to solve problems in straightforward situations with critical thinking.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly with a willingness to provide feedback for process improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Possesses a “continuous improvement” mind-set
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and prioritize activities in fast paced environment.
• Enthusiastic, positive outlook, acts with a sense of urgency
• Ability to deal with and manage change
• Organized and detail-oriented with excellent follow through
• Resourceful, Innovative and Creative Thinker
• Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook – prefer SAP experience
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Power Point
• Knowledge of D365 and BPC a plus
• Experience using AI in data analysis a plus

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Finance or Accounting; or a related field; MBA is an asset
• 3-5 years’ work experience in a finance related field

Travel Requirement

• 5%