Business Controller - Salomon Retail

Salomon • Ogden, UT

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Business Controller position is responsible for the financial activities of the Retail Channel for Salomon in the US and Canada. As a key member of the Business Controlling Team, these responsibilities include: The implementation of GTM strategy and steering the Retail GTM teams towards achieving profitable growth targets. The on-going definition, development and reporting within the Retail organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related work in Financial analysis and business controlling with background in Excel, financial metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Finance or related field from four-year college or university
• Strong ability to build business cases, have helicopter view but also detailed analytical skills when needed

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other related advanced degree a plus
• SAP FICO & BI systems experience a plus
• Experience in OneStream a plus
• Modeling in AI a plus
• Experience in Retail a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the GTM financial budgeting and forecasting process by working with regional 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, 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
• Sign off on month end processes including journal entries, OPEX control and GM analysis in SAP.
• Provide financial impact analysis of Retail KPIs/discounting structures including: Traffic/ AOV/ Conversion/ Returns, End of life discounting, Business case preparation and input on new store openings
• Managerial and legal reporting using OneStream management reporting
• Conduct 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.
• Perform 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
• Inventory management/working capital analysis & forecasting
• DSI/inventory turnover/sell-thru analysis
• Replenishment order review and analysis
• Primary Finance liaison with Retail Merchandising and Marketing teams
• Be curious and think about the business as if you own it

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Half-day Fridays for 5 months of the year
• An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)
• Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle
• Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level