Senior FP&A Analyst

Senior FP&A Analyst – Red Wing Shoe Co.

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close‑knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately‑held company. We blend rich tradition with innovation to deliver best‑in‑class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.

Our guiding behaviors focus on our values, honoring our brands, inspiring our people, centering on customers, and preserving the long‑term success and legacy of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and well‑being benefits such as free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well‑being coaching—all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full‑time position is $73,600 – $100,000 depending on qualifications; the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior FP&A Analyst to provide financial leadership and analytical support across our retail operations. This role serves as a key business partner to both Finance and operational teams, delivering actionable insights, robust analysis, and accurate reporting that drive performance and support data‑informed decision‑making.

This role operates under a hyflex arrangement: approximately one day onsite per week in Red Wing, MN, with remote work eligibility the remainder of the week. Candidates must live within a commutable distance to Red Wing, MN.

• Conduct detailed variance analysis on core financial metrics including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability across retail business units.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and audience‑appropriate financial reporting for senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and maintain retail‑focused scorecards and dashboards that highlight KPIs and financial trends to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead and support budgeting and forecasting processes by designing intuitive templates, guiding stakeholders, and validating data integrity within financial planning systems.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles, offering insights that reflect the dynamic nature of the retail environment.
• Analyze performance drivers across retail channels, identifying risks and opportunities to enhance profitability and support strategic initiatives.
• Partner with store operations and regional leadership to evaluate store‑level financial performance and uncover opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency.
• Build financial models to support decisions around store openings, remodels, and closures, including ROI assessments and scenario planning.
• Execute ad hoc financial analyses and special projects requested by senior finance and business leaders, with a focus on retail growth and performance.
• Support monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries and performing related calculations to ensure accurate financial results.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial systems, with the ability to apply them in a practical, business‑focused context.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or business partnering roles; retail or consumer‑facing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, with advanced problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience…