Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Senior Financial AnalystFleet Feet is seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This role serves as a trusted financial partner to leaders across the organization, helping drive better business decisions through insightful financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and reporting.This position plays a critical role in the monthly management reporting process while partnering with department leaders to manage operating expenses, develop forecasts, evaluate investments, and identify opportunities to improve financial performance. The position requires close cross-functional collaboration with accounting, IT, development, purchasing, sales and marketing.The ideal candidate combines strong technical finance skills with excellent business acumen and communication abilities. They are comfortable presenting financial information to Directors and Vice Presidents, building sophisticated financial models, leveraging AI-enabled productivity tools, and translating complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.This role is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience within a mid-sized, multi-unit retail, consumer, or omnichannel organization.This is a hybrid position based in Carrboro, NC, with an expectation of working in the office three days per week. Candidates must currently live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the area.Responsibilities:Own preparation of monthly management reporting packages and executive financial summaries.Analyze monthly financial results and provide clear explanations of revenue, gross margin, operating expense and EBITA variances.Develop insightful commentary highlighting key business drivers, risks and opportunities.Partner with Accounting to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and a smooth month-end close process.Continuously improve reporting automation and reporting efficiency.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and/or management reports and presentations for senior management and key stakeholders.Track key performance indicators, maintain dashboards, and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, dashboard automation and reporting to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.Business Partnership and Decision SupportServe as a finance partner for assigned corporate departments or sales channels.Responsibilities include monthly operating expense reviews, budget versus actual analysis, forecast updates, headcount planning, capital expenditure requests, business case development and financial recommendations.Conduct cost-benefit analyses, profitability assessments, and investment evaluations to support business strategies.Work closely with accounting, operations, and other departments to ensure financial data integrity and alignment with strategic goals.Support ad hoc financial, operational and strategic projects, as necessary.Budgeting and ForecastingLead quarterly forecast updates for assigned functions.Support the annual budgeting process and long-range planning.Develop driver-based financial models and scenario analyses to assess business performance, identify trends, and support decision-making by department heads and other members of leadership.Evaluate staffing requests, technology investments and strategic initiatives.Monitor spending trends and identify financial risks early.Recommend actions to improve forecast accuracy and financial performance.Support system administration for NetSuite Planning and Budgeting module and associated data integrations.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field3–5 years of progressive FP&A, Corporate Finance or Financial Analysis experienceExperience supporting multiple business leaders within a mid-sized company ($100M–$1B revenue strongly preferred)Experience with AI-assisted Excel analysis and productivity toolsStrong understanding of financial statements and business performance driversDemonstrated experience preparing monthly management reportingAdvanced financial modeling skillsStrong analytical and critical thinking abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to influence without direct authorityHighly organized with strong attention to detailSelf-motivated with ability to manage multiple prioritiesDemonstrates a passion for the mission and core values at Fleet Feet and its initiatives, activities, and functionsTechnical SkillsRequired:Advanced Microsoft ExcelPowerPoint & Google SlidesExperience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Workday or similar)Financial Planning software (Oracle EPM, NetSuite Planning, Anaplan or Adaptive preferred)Experience working with large financial datasetsComfortable utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and financial analysisPreferred:Power BIData visualizationBenefits:Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, and more401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting (available to part- and full-time employees age 21+ at company-owned stores)Training and advancement opportunities across the Fleet Feet brandProfessional development programs, including mentorship, employee resource groups, and monthly learning sessionsCommunity involvement and service initiatives supporting local engagementDiscounts on training programs and productsSupportive, passionate teammates who live the mission every dayFor full-time employees (30+ hours/week), check out our Fleet Feet benefits summary for details on healthcare, wellness, and more.Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations:We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We encourage people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Our dedication to inclusion is reflected in our hiring practices, workplace culture, and community engagement.Fleet Feet utilizes E-Verify in all corporate and company-operated stores as part of the hiring process.Full-Time