Financial Analyst II, Merrell

Wolverine Worldwide•Rockford, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Merrell, we exist to give every person what they need to discover the simple power of being outside—regardless of shape, size, race, ability, or experience level. For over four decades, we’ve crafted quality footwear with our eyes fixed on comfort, design, durability, and whatever is waiting for us just outside our front doors. Wolverine Worldwide is a Great Place To Work® Certified™ company, underscoring its commitment to prioritizing employee experience and cultivating an amazing company culture across its U.S. operations. The Great Place To Work Certification distinguishes employers that prioritize employee experience, based on employees’ survey feedback on trust, camaraderie, and appreciation in the workplace The Financial Analyst II collects, analyzes, and reports financial data to assess the Merrell Brand’s financial performance. Responsibilities include reviewing financial information, building and documenting assumptions for forecasts, entering forecasts into appropriate systems, and clearly communicating projections and results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
Minimum 4 years of accounting or finance experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP ERP systems, PowerBi, or SAP Analytics Cloud preferred.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professional integrity.
Collaborative team player with a customer-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred.
experience with SAP ERP systems, PowerBi, or SAP Analytics Cloud preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers detailed and frequent financial reports, transforming large sets of financial data into clear and actionable insights for management decision-making.
Supports global financial analysis efforts, ensuring reporting is comprehensive and relevant to global business operations.
Evaluates existing financial processes and recommends workflow improvements, with a particular focus on enhancing accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Leads and contributes to finance initiatives that implement new technology and digital tools, specifically targeting automation, real-time data access, and improved financial reporting capabilities to drive efficiency, growth, and profitability.
Prepares period, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the division(s).
Works in conjunction with corporate finance to prepare period-end closing activities including accruals, expense estimates, allocations, and journal entries.
Serves as a subject matter expert and key finance support resource for cross-functional partners within the Merrell brand and across shared services, providing guidance and expertise to enable effective financial decision-making and collaboration.
Conducts variance analysis by preparing detailed schedules that compare actual financial results or updated forecasts to prior periods and established expectations for sales, margin, SG&A, and other key metrics, clearly identifying and explaining significant drivers and deviations.
Develops comprehensive forecasts for the profit and loss statement and balance sheet, ensuring sales, gross margin, and expense projections are accurate, and proactively communicates potential risks and opportunities to management.
Maintains accounting controls to ensure the accuracy, reliability, completeness, and proper recording of financial data in accordance with GAAP and other corporate policies.
Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.