Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

This is not a remote position and is based in Brentwood TN. No relocation assistance will be offered.

Gathr Outdoors a portfolio company of Centre Partners is a diversified global leader in designing and manufacturing outdoor products and sporting goods. Our core business segments are OUTDOOR (GCI Outdoor Klymit Rightline Gear Cascadia Vehicle Tents & WaterPORT) and RECREATION (PrideSports Pride Manufacturing Golf Scorecards & MacNeill Engineering). Each segment provides industry-leading product development design and customer support.

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The FP&A Analyst transforms complex data into actionable insights that drive domestic and international growth. Responsible for the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models long-range forecasts and annual budgets this role provides high-level visibility into KPIs and profit margins across a multi-entity manufacturing footprint. By consolidating data from NetSuite Sage and Visual the Analyst ensures the financial clarity required to navigate a fast-paced high-growth consumer products market bridging the gap between operational activity and global financial outcomes.

As a proactive business partner and key member of the Corporate Gathr team the Analyst collaborates closely with segment finance leads accounting and cross-functional teams to influence smart strategic business decisions. This role requires a curious and results-oriented mindset to perform deep-dive variance analysis identifying trends and risks in a matrixed environment where domestic and international (GBP/HKD) market dynamics are a constant reality. Beyond routine reporting the Analyst is tasked with independently refining financial systems and streamlining data integration leveraging a sharp attention to detail to provide the recommendations necessary for the organizations long-term financial health.

essential job functions

Budgeting Forecasting & Modeling

• Participate in the annual budgeting process and create rolling monthly or quarterly forecasts to adjust for changing market conditions.
• Ensure budget and forecast files are in a consistent consolidated format for upload into Power BI to maintain accurate reporting.
• Develop complex financial models cost projections and scenario simulations to predict future performance and guide decision-making.
• Roll forward and manage Capital Expenditure (CapEx) forecasts on a monthly basis.

Variance Analysis & Strategic Reporting

• Prepare weekly sales flash reports comparing actuals against budget and forecast detailing specific drivers behind performance variances.
• Generate comprehensive reportsincluding P&L analysis Adj EBITDA and Financial Reporting Packages (FRP)for upper management and the Board of Directors.
• Heavily utilize Microsoft Power BI to consolidate financial data and maintain customer/product attributes to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Conduct quarterly STORE CAPITAL reporting including rent expense amounts and fixed charge coverage ratio calculations to meet compliance certificates.

Workflow Collaboration & Partnership

• Act as a consultant to departments such as operations and IT to gather and analyze financial data highlighting areas for improvement.
• Manage a high volume of work independently to ensure the timely resolution of numerous daily issues.
• Serve as an integral member of project teams focused on process change system improvements and fiscal policy implementation as the company evolves.
• Partner with segment finance lead accounting teams to make strategic recommendations that support the companys financial health.

Compliance Audit & Operational Support

• Identify and document monthly add-backs in SharePoint ensuring all corresponding backup documentation is appropriately saved.
• Support the accounting team with audit activities including updating Audit Trial Balances to align with consolidation requirements.
• Oversee corporate card issuance (Amex/RAMP) and perform ad hoc finance projects such as Chart of Accounts (CoA) updates and system clean-up.
• Perform other corporate finance duties as assigned to support the departments workflow and productivity.

Note: This list of essential job functions is comprehensive but not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs and the individuals skill set.

Qualifications / Requirements

SKILLS:

Preferred Qualifications

• MACC / MBA is a plus
• Experience in a multi-state manufacturing and/or multi-brand organizational environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members candidates and external partners through multiple forms of technology with telephone and computer. Must be able to receive and convey information.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets meeting rooms copier/printer etc. as well as have the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Gathr Outdoors is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.