Financial Analyst

## Financial AnalystApplylocations: Springfield, MO (Bass Pro Shops Base Camp)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R259769Job Description***POSITION SUMMARY:***The Financial Analyst at Bass Pro Shops will provide critical financial analysis and insights to support our unique retail business. The ideal candidate will have a natural sense of curiosity, the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement, the courage to challenge the status quo, and the insight to make strategic recommendations that drive business success.***ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**** 1. Financial Modeling and Analysis: Create and refine complex financial models that forecast business performance. Your curiosity will drive you to dig deep into the data, seeking out patterns and opportunities for growth. 2. Strategic Analysis and Reporting: Regularly prepare detailed reports on financial performance. Use your insight to go beyond the numbers, providing strategic recommendations that will guide key business decisions. 3. Budgeting and Forecasting: Take the initiative to lead the budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with department heads to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic goals. 4. Cost Analysis and Control: Show courage by rigorously analyzing costs and spending, making bold recommendations for efficiencies and savings. 5. Business Partnership: Act as a key finance partner to business units, exhibiting a strong sense of initiative by proactively providing financial insights and support that contribute to the achievement of business goals. 6. Investment Analysis: Evaluate potential investments in business for equipment or digital assets using financial modeling to assess risk and potential returns, and present findings with conviction. 7. Process Improvement: Continuously seek and identify opportunities for process improvements, leveraging your insight to enhance financial reporting and analysis.***EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:**** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; Master's degree or professional certifications (CFA, CPA) preferred.* Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, demonstrating a track record of initiative, curiosity, and strategic insight.* Exceptional Excel skills to perform financial modeling and analysis, as needed* Ability to identify and understand trends through data and articulate results to all levels of leadership* Working knowledge of business intelligence applications and/or cloud services (e.g.,, PowerBI, etc)* Comfort working with complex data tables a plus***KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:**** Has demonstrated financial acumen and/or experience in the areas of forecasting, budgeting and analysis* A self-starter with the ability to meet tight deadlines, balance competing priorities and achieve results in a rapidly changing work environment* Ability to identify, recommend and implement process improvement in daily functions* Effective communications skills, both verbal and written* Proficient in Microsoft suite of programs including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word* Knowledge of TM1 software is a plus***TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:**** N/A***PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**** Regularly performs computer work and sits.* Occasionally walks and stands.* Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs.***INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT***:* Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.**Full Time Benefits Summary:** Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!* Medical* Dental* Vision* Health Savings Account* Flexible Spending Account* Voluntary benefits* 401k Retirement Savings* Paid holidays* Paid vacation* Paid sick time* Bass Pro Cares Fund* And more!Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.*Reasonable Accommodations*Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr