Financial Analyst, FP&A – Gross Margin

Responsibilities

• Maintaining weekly and monthly margin reporting for key stakeholders using Onestream, PowerBI, Oracle and data analysis tools
• Reviewing month-end financial results with emphasis on improving regional forecast accuracy, preparing variance analysis and delivering clear commentary on business performance
• Supporting gross margin forecasting and reporting, including FOB costs, freight, duties, fair trade and owned-manufacturing costs, while partnering closely with Accounting and Amer/Group partners to investigate variances
• Building working relationships with directors, cost owners, and functional teams, acting as a reliable and knowledgeable business partner for planning and reporting needs
• Assisting the Canada-based manufacturing plant with cost variances, scenario analysis and performance reporting
• Supporting with inventory forecasting and month end analysis in partnership with Global Planning team
• Standardizing team deliverables for the Gross Margin FP&A team to enhance consistency and predictability of deliverables and expectations for cross-functional partners
• Supporting with decision analysis projects or initiatives that impact gross margin, including business cases, spend deep dives, and scenario modelling, while bringing analytical rigor and clear communication to every deliverable
• Leading improvements to month end review process and reporting
• Building and maintaining financial modelling related to product revenue, gross margin and inventory forecasts

• 3+ years proven experience in Finance, Accounting and/or Financial Planning & Analysis role with financial modelling and business partnership experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or equivalent and ideally have your CPA, CMA, CA, CFA, or MBA
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced analytical skills with a strong aptitude for MS Excel and data analysis tools, including Power BI
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with individuals across departments, organizations, and countries
• Experience coordinating and leading projects to completion
  
  Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• Ability to balance autonomy and collaboration
• Inspiring breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Passion for work and the outdoors