FP&A Manager – Operational Finance
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Job Location:
Cottonwood Heights, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Backcountry our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online storesBackcountry Competitive CyclistMotoSportandSteepandCheapaim to supply our customers with the gear knowledge and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down lifes greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products superior shopping experience personalized Gearheadexpertise lightning-fast andaccuratefulfillment and inspirational informative and community-centered content.
As the Manager of Operational Finance you will play a crucial role in driving financial planninganalysisand reporting processes to support key business decisions. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams you will contribute to the companys financial success through insightful analysisforecastingand budgeting.
This position willreportinto theVice President FP&A.
What you get to do:
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes collaborating with department heads to develop accurate and achievable financial plans.
- Provide guidance and support to ensure alignment of departmental budgets with overall business objectives.
- Analyze financial and operational performance identifying trends opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Own monthly reporting packages variance analysis and executive dashboards; translate insights into clear actionable recommendations.
- Operationalize recurring analyses into always-on dashboards and alerts ensuring stakeholders receive timely insights and next-best-actions
- Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis investment decisions and strategic planning.
- Evaluate the financial impact of proposed business initiatives and provide recommendations.
- Prepare and present month quarterly and annual financial reports to executive leadership.
- Communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner facilitating understanding across various departments.
- Collaborate with accounting operations marketing and other departments to gather data and insights for financial analysis.
- Work closely with business partners to understand key drivers of financial performance and incorporate insights into planning processes.
- Champion an AI-first approach to FP&A; identify steps in core processes where AI can improve speed/quality and implement solutions ranging from CustomGPTs to automated workflows
What you bring:
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting business or a related field (Masters/MBA preferred).
- Proven experience (5 years) in financial planning and analysis in the retail or ecommerce industry.
- Deep understanding of the ecommerce supply chain and associated business drivers
- Hands-on experience applying AI and workflow-automation tools to streamline Finance processes and eliminate manual work
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in financial modeling.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software.
- Previous managerial experience.
Whats in it for you Joining Backcountry isnt just about having a seat at the tableits about helping redesign the table entirely. Youll be challenged stretched and supported as you grow faster than you thought addition to competitive compensation we offer:
- Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
- AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering youll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
- Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
- Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies 401(k)/RRSP match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employee discounts at our portfolio companies
Our interview process:
- Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications well reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce Backcountry.
- Step 2: Youll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
- Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with Backcountry leadership focused on your experience product mindset and operational thinking.
- Step 4: Offer. Well move fast for the right candidate.
The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial state or local laws.
The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonableaccommodationsfor qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you needassistanceoran accommodationdue to a disability please contactemailprotected.
Please note: AI tools are used in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Operational Risk Management
- Risk Management
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Customer Support
- Alteryx
- Kaizen
- Project Management Lifecycle
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