Financial Analyst II - Merrell

Wolverine Worldwide • Rockford, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Merrell exists to share the simple power of being outside with everyone. We believe the "outdoors" is a much broader space than just the mountain summit; it’s any space beyond your front door. Our mission is to help our community rethink the outdoors by building gear that works everywhere, from technical alpine ridges to urban city streets. We don't just follow the trail; we help define where it goes next. We are a team that lives at the intersection of elite performance and modern style. Our history on the trail and commitment to innovation has made us the most awarded brand in the outdoor space. Recently, our MTL SpeedARC Peak won the prestigious ISPO Award for its breakthrough trail-racing tech, while the SpeedARC Surge BOA was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions for its modern, futuristic design and energy return. Whether it’s the Moab 3 being named “Best Hiking Shoe” by CNN Underscored and Popular Mechanics, or the Jungle Moc being recognized by HuffPicks as the gold standard for comfort, we are consistently recognized for building the most reliable, and most innovative, gear in the world. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees