Financial Analyst

Bass Pro Shops•Springfield, MO

37d

About The Position

The Financial Analyst at Bass Pro Shops will provide critical financial analysis and insights to support our unique retail business. The ideal candidate will have a natural sense of curiosity, the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement, the courage to challenge the status quo, and the insight to make strategic recommendations that drive business success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; Master's degree or professional certifications (CFA, CPA) preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis, demonstrating a track record of initiative, curiosity, and strategic insight.
Exceptional Excel skills to perform financial modeling and analysis, as needed
Ability to identify and understand trends through data and articulate results to all levels of leadership
Working knowledge of business intelligence applications and/or cloud services (e.g.,, PowerBI, etc)
Has demonstrated financial acumen and/or experience in the areas of forecasting, budgeting and analysis
A self-starter with the ability to meet tight deadlines, balance competing priorities and achieve results in a rapidly changing work environment
Ability to identify, recommend and implement process improvement in daily functions
Effective communications skills, both verbal and written
Proficient in Microsoft suite of programs including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or professional certifications (CFA, CPA)
Comfort working with complex data tables a plus
Knowledge of TM1 software is a plus

Responsibilities

Financial Modeling and Analysis: Create and refine complex financial models that forecast business performance. Your curiosity will drive you to dig deep into the data, seeking out patterns and opportunities for growth.
Strategic Analysis and Reporting: Regularly prepare detailed reports on financial performance. Use your insight to go beyond the numbers, providing strategic recommendations that will guide key business decisions.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Take the initiative to lead the budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with department heads to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
Cost Analysis and Control: Show courage by rigorously analyzing costs and spending, making bold recommendations for efficiencies and savings.
Business Partnership: Act as a key finance partner to business units, exhibiting a strong sense of initiative by proactively providing financial insights and support that contribute to the achievement of business goals.
Investment Analysis: Evaluate potential investments in business for equipment or digital assets using financial modeling to assess risk and potential returns, and present findings with conviction.
Process Improvement: Continuously seek and identify opportunities for process improvements, leveraging your insight to enhance financial reporting and analysis.

Benefits

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary benefits
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Bass Pro Cares Fund
And more!