Financial Analyst – B2B Softgoods

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION TITLE: Financial Analyst Salomon B2B Softgoods

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Business Controlling Salomon North America

BUSINESS AREA: Salomon North America Business Controlling (FP&A)                                         

LOCATION:  Ogden UT                                                              

TRAVEL AND ROLE: Occasional travel to Salomon HQ and other travel as needed.

OVERVIEW:

This financial analyst position will work with the Business Controller of Soft Goods (SG) in developing and maintaining all financial controlling and reporting of the B2B Softgood business for Salomon in the US and Canada. This includes all B2B activities for Footwear Apparel Bags and Socks. As a key member of the Business Controlling Team (FP&A) he/she has direct involvement in:
Building and maintaining reports and financial models.
Supporting business controlling and related functions throughout the business.

WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:

• Hybrid work schedule
• A generous PTO policy plus 15 paid annual holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Half-day Fridays for 6 months of the year
• An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arcteryx Armada Atomic Wilson)
• Powder Bell powder days throughout the winter season
• Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle
• Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:

Business Controlling Planning & Control
- Support the GTM financial budgeting and forecasting process by working with Business Controller regional sales and commercial management and the global finance and commercial teams.
- Financial and business planning steering & monitoring performance and optimizing operating capital.
- Prepare analyze and report financial results sales trends product gross margins average net selling price analysis average cogs direct operating expenses and inventory and balance sheet items
- Analyze GTM results versus budget forecast and prior year (sales margins operating expenses and inventory management) and drive actions needed to meet financial targets & overall GTM objectives
- Support analysis for the sign off on month end processes including journal entries OPEX control and GM analysis in SAP.
- Support month end reporting and analysis of particularly related to gross margin impact of price/mix/cost.

Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Support business controlling in managerial and legal reporting using OneStream management reporting
- Support monthly financial reviews & governance meetings with Commercial Leadership & GTM teams
- Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis of financial data to support decision making on channels customers programs etc.
- Enhance management reporting to improve communication of critical information and maintain accountability for financial performance to individuals at all levels in the organization.
- Support internal and external benchmark analysis on key business areas and identify opportunities to improve operations and deliver more profitable growth.

Support Sales and Operational Planning Process
- Key account analysis and reporting
- DSI/inventory turnover/sell-thru analysis
- Replenishment order review and analysis
- Primary Finance liaison with Ecom Merchandising and Marketing teams
Be curious and think about the business as if you own it.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required totraveltalkand hear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sitstandand walk. The employee must occasionally kneel stoop crouchtwistand lift to 30 pounds with or withoutaccommodations. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can involve exposure to varying noise levels ranging from moderate to loud as well as flashes of light. 

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES
2 years of related work in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or financial modeling with a strong background in Excel financial metrics.
Understanding basics of building business cases
Strong analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Financial modeling skills
Planning & Organizing
Strong Communication Skills (written & verbal)
SAP FICO & BI systems experience a plus
Basic accounting skills a plus
Experience with Claude AI a plus

Additional Information :

Reconcile and maintain accounts and records verify the accuracy of journal entries to ensure that the general ledger is accurate and complete.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract