Financial Analyst, Global OpEx
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Job Location:
Needham, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 58100 - 87000
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.
Financial Analyst Global OpEX
Summary of the Position
Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for operating expense management We are seeking a Financial Analyst FP&A Global OpEx to support global operating expense forecasting budgeting and actuals analysis within the Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This role will initially focus on R&D OpEx with scope that may evolve over time across other functional areas.
This critical role partners closely with cost center owners functional leaders and Accounting across regions to deliver accurate forecasts variance analysis and decision-support insights that drive disciplined OpEx management. If you have a strong foundation in financial planning variance analysis and expense governance this opportunity offers a platform to make a strategic impact in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the global OpEx annual budget quarterly forecast and monthly outlook cycles ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial targets.
- Partner with cost center owners and functional leaders to consolidate challenge and roll up OpEx forecasts across regions and departments.
Reporting Forecasting & Analysis
- Analyze actuals vs. budget and forecast variances at the GL cost center and department level identifying drivers and providing clear commentary for finance leadership.
- Deliver monthly close packages dashboards and standardized financial reports with actionable insights to support business decisions.
Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning
- Develop and maintain models to assess the financial impact of departmental initiatives run-rate changes vendor contracts and expense optimization opportunities.
- Build scenario analyses for OpEx reductions reallocations and discretionary spend trade-offs to support quarterly EBITDA targets and strategic planning.
Process Optimization & Automation
- Drive improvements in OpEx forecasting and reporting by streamlining recurring deliverables and leveraging tools such as Adaptive Insights Oracle Snowflake Excel and Power BI.
Expense Governance & Controls
- Support purchase order contract and accrual review processes ensuring accurate expense recognition GL hygiene and compliance with internal controls and approval thresholds.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field required.
- Experience: 25 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis Corporate Finance or OpEx/Budget Management. Experience in global or consumer goods/retail organizations is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel financial modeling and data visualization tools such as Power BI. Experience with planning systems (e.g. Adaptive Insights) ERP platforms (e.g. Oracle) and data warehouses (e.g. Snowflake) preferred. Demonstrated fluency with enterprise AI assistants (e.g. ChatGPT Claude Microsoft Copilot Gemini) to accelerate analysis modeling and reporting workflows.
- Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex expense data identify trends and variance drivers and effectively communicate findings to business leaders.
- Controls & Process Discipline: Demonstrated experience supporting close cycles accruals and expense governance with attention to accuracy audit-readiness and adherence to internal controls.
- Stand-Out Qualification: Experience managing OpEx at a granular level (cost center GL account and vendor) across a large multi-region organization is highly preferred and will distinguish strong candidates.
Location: Needham MA
Work Type: Hybrid 3 days per week in office
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution 401(k) retirement plan with matching employee stock purchase program life insurance AD&D short-term disability insurance long-term disability insurance generous paid time off company holidays parental leave identity theft protection pet insurance pre-paid legal insurance back-up child and eldercare days product discounts referral bonus program and more.
Pay Range
$58100 - $87000 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane youll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more.We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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About Company
SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE: SN) is a global product design and technology company positively impacting people’s lives in homes around the world.
