Director of FP&A- Amazon

Shark Ninja Operating • Needham, MA

297d

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. As the Director of FP&A - Amazon, you will be responsible for leading financial planning, analysis, and reporting for SharkNinja's Amazon business across the Americas. This role will oversee key metrics across the P&L, ensuring that financial reporting for the US, Canada, and Latin America is standardized and optimized. You will also support external joint business planning (NPPM), working to reduce internal financial liability while driving strategic partnerships with Amazon. Prior Amazon FP&A experience is essential for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable.
• 8-10+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering roles, with significant Amazon FP&A experience required.
• Proven track record in commercial excellence, with experience driving sales growth, gross margin improvement, and managing joint business plans.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning software (Adaptive Insights, Power BI, Domo, or similar platforms).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions at the executive level and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience in consumer goods or technology industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and standardize all financial reporting for the Amazon business across the Americas, focusing on metrics such as Net Sales, Gross Margin (GM), Margin less Media (MLM), & Operational Margin (AIM).
• Ensure consistent financial performance reporting across the US, Canada, and Latin America markets.
• Lead financial analysis to optimize overall business profitability and support initiatives such as promo optimization, cost management, and product mix strategies.
• Support external joint business planning (NPPM) with Amazon, ensuring collaboration on initiatives that drive growth while minimizing internal financial risk.
• Partner with Amazon's commercial and operational teams to ensure alignment on financial terms, margins, and growth objectives, reducing financial exposure for SharkNinja.
• Leverage financial insights to influence joint business planning strategies and drive performance improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and product management teams to optimize inventory management, order fulfillment, and pricing strategies for Amazon.
• Provide financial leadership on operational initiatives such as demand forecasting, shortage management, post audits, and external profit management.
• Work cross-functionally to drive strategic improvements in cost management, ensuring long-term sustainability and profitability in the Amazon marketplace.
• Partner closely with the Amazon Sales organization to provide actionable financial insights and ensure alignment on key performance objectives across the Americas.
• Present financial performance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, focusing on optimizing financial returns and reducing risks in the Amazon business.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs
• SharkNinja product discounts
• High impact Learning Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree