Financial Analyst – B2B Softgoods

Salomon • Ogden, UT

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

This financial analyst position will work with the Business Controller of Soft Goods (SG) in developing and maintaining all financial controlling and reporting of the B2B Softgood business for Salomon in the US and Canada. This includes all B2B activities for Footwear, Apparel, Bags and Socks. As a key member of the Business Controlling Team (FP&A), he/she has direct involvement in building and maintaining reports and financial models, and supporting business controlling and related functions throughout the business.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related work in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or financial modeling with a strong background in Excel, financial metrics.
• Understanding basics of building business cases.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Financial modeling skills.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Strong Communication Skills (written & verbal).

Nice To Haves

• SAP FICO & BI systems experience a plus.
• Basic accounting skills a plus.
• Experience with Claude AI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the GTM financial budgeting and forecasting process by working with Business Controller, regional sales and commercial management and the global finance and commercial teams.
• Financial and business planning, steering & monitoring performance and optimizing operating capital.
• Prepare, analyze and report financial results – sales trends, product gross margins, average net selling price analysis, average cogs, direct operating expenses and inventory and balance sheet items.
• Analyze GTM results versus budget, forecast and prior year (sales, margins, operating expenses and inventory management) and drive actions needed to meet financial targets & overall GTM objectives.
• Support analysis for the sign off on month end processes including journal entries, OPEX control and GM analysis in SAP.
• Support month end reporting and analysis of particularly related to gross margin impact of price/mix/cost.
• Support business controlling in managerial and legal reporting using OneStream management reporting.
• Support monthly financial reviews & governance meetings with Commercial Leadership & GTM teams.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis of financial data to support decision making on channels, customers, programs, etc.
• Enhance management reporting to improve communication of critical information and maintain accountability for financial performance, to individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Support internal and external benchmark analysis on key business areas and identify opportunities to improve operations and deliver more profitable growth.
• Key account analysis and reporting.
• DSI/inventory turnover/sell-thru analysis.
• Replenishment order review and analysis.
• Primary Finance liaison with Ecom Merchandising and Marketing teams.
• Be curious and think about the business as if you own it.
• Reconcile and maintain accounts and records, verify the accuracy of journal entries to ensure that the general ledger is accurate and complete.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Half-day Fridays for 6 months of the year
• An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)
• Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle
• Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed