Finance Business Partner - North America

Sea To Summit Pty Ltd•Broomfield, CO

2d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join the North America business at Sea to Summit. This role is a true commercial co-pilot, partnering closely with the Generating Demand team, Sales, Marketing and Category to drive commercially sound, profitable decision-making across the region. Rather than acting as a financial controller, this role embeds alongside the commercial teams to shape strategy, challenge assumptions, and translate financial insight into stronger pricing, investment and growth decisions. Working hand-in-hand with the President, North America and commercial leaders, the Finance Business Partner brings analytical expertise, forecasting and scenario modeling to the point of decision, helping steer the P&L toward profitable growth. The purpose of this role is to empower Sales, Marketing and Category to make strong financial decisions, foster commercial accountability, and deliver value-added insight that enhances overall business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accounting or other relevant field is required
Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or equivalent)
5-7 years of experience in commercial finance or finance business partnering, ideally supporting sales, marketing or commercial teams
Hands-on experience in managing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
Proven ability to manage costs, identify savings opportunities, and improve profitability.
Past customer exposure, with experience partnering with or supporting customer-facing, sales or commercial teams.
Strong understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Ability to align financial strategies with business objectives and provide actionable insights to drive growth and proficiency in analyzing large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for decision-making.
Familiarity with North America-specific regulations, tax laws, and financial reporting standards (including US GAAP and relevant federal and state regulatory requirements across North American markets).
Expertise in financial software (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics, or regional ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Background in the outdoor, sporting goods or adventure-gear industry is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Developing and managing accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans aligned with regional and global business objectives.
Analyzing financial performance against forecasts, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
Collaborating with the President, North America and commercial leaders across Sales, Marketing and Category to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making and profitable growth.
Acting as a commercial co-pilot, interpreting data to provide stronger commercial decisions and profitability improvements.
Preparing and deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports for the North America region and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and company policies.
Partnering with Sales, Marketing and Category to evaluate the commercial and financial impact of pricing, promotion, range and channel decisions.
Building the financial business case for demand-generation initiatives, quantifying expected return on investment, margin and payback.
Providing commercial teams with clear, decision-ready analysis so they can make strong, profitable financial choices at speed.
Challenging commercial assumptions and steer trade-offs to protect and grow gross margin across North American markets.
Conducting financial evaluations for regional projects, investments, and new business opportunities and providing recommendations to ensure alignment with strategic goals and financial viability.
Identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline financial operations and enhance data accuracy.
Monitoring and managing financial risks, including currency fluctuations, market changes, and compliance risks specific to the North America region.
Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the North America region and ELT, fostering collaboration and trust.
Presenting financial analyses and business insights to leadership teams and global finance counterparts.