Bauer/ Cascade Maverik: Sr. Financial AnalystExeter, NH

Bauer/ Cascade Maverik: Sr. Financial Analyst

Like a championship team, a leading global sports brand is built with a solid foundation of players at all levels who have an unending desire and dedication not only to succeed, but also to win. At Peak Achievement Athletics, our championship team is deeply committed to developing the most innovative sports equipment in the industry and we are always looking to strengthen our roster with talented players.

Want to join our team as a Sr. Financial Analyst?

The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the Marketing, Brand and R&D organizations for both the Bauer Hockey & Maverik Cascade Lacrosse businesses. This role will manage sales & margin planning, cost center support, score carding, and other ad hoc ROI project support. Also, the Sr. Financial Analyst will lead the quarterly forecasting, annual budget, four-year planning, and monthly close process for respective functions. This highly cross-functional role will aid the organization in leading and executing in all operational planning related decisions.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver accurate Quarterly forecasts (LTF). Drive financial discipline and accountability across all relevant functions. Ensure controlled results with minimal surprises.
• Partner closely with the Marketing group to include strategic analysis, ROI and overall cost management in support of the creative, digital, and sports marketing teams.
• Support the Pro Team topline forecast & budget process, developing detailed sales & margin builds at a category / league level.
• Partner with the Sports Marketing Sales Manager and product leads to ensure margin objectives are delivered and risks are identified and managed. Complete analysis to identify and drive opportunities/gap-closing plans.
• Track Sports Marketing contractual spend closely in partnership with Sports Marketing Sales Manager.
• Provide clear and insightful commentary around the month end, quarter end, and FY results. Engage and partner with Sr. Finance Director and business leads to provide insights into key business drivers.
• Drive pricing analysis in coordination with Brand leaders.
• Partner with brand managers in development of costing tools for new products and tracking vs targets.
• Manage month end close for area of responsibility to include reporting of actuals, comparison of results versus forecast/budget and prior year and communicate key drivers of variances to business partners.
• Facilitate quarterly (and as needed) summary cost center reviews, sharing insights on spending trends and cost reduction opportunities.
• Manage and track all capex related spend, particularly with the R&D organization. Ensure all large spends are supported by ROI analysis.
• Manage scorecards with key KPIs (incl. NS/PM, category, customer, order type, inventory, seasonal vs fiscal trends, rate/volume/mix).
• Conduct frequent Pricing Margin analyses.
• Support ad hoc analysis to include ROI project support with the Brand, R&D & Marketing teams.
• Work cross-functionally with accounting and key business leaders to maintain strong working relationships and support broader company goals.
• Assist and support finance management's efforts for continuous improvement of the existing financial reporting tools, systems and processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master's in finance or accounting are required.
• 4+ years of broad and diverse financial/accounting experience specifically associated with Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong acumen in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems (SAP BI, BPC, or Anaplan).
• Strong financial modeling skills and knowledge of business and accounting processes.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to effectively interact directly with senior management.
• Results-driven and willingness to act as an agent of change (questioning/rethinking processes, identifying opportunities to streamline activities and eliminate waste).
• Possesses strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Adjust quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Travel as needed and/or required by essential job functions.

Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you'll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company's incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual & hybrid work environment and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.

Bauer Hockey / Cascade Maverik Lacrosse