Financial Analyst – North America Omni

Columbia Sportswear Company • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II for North America Omni provides strategic and financial support to North America Omni Channel teams, including US and Canadian wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses. The role supports North America financial planning processes and major projects, with broad exposure to North America leadership and opportunities to work with cross-functional partners and leaders.

Columbia Sportswear Finance & Accounting teams oversee the financial health and forward strategy of a portfolio of four global brands. The Financial Planning and Analysis teams help create sustainable, profitable growth through business partnership and insightful analysis that supports strategic decisions.

This hybrid position is based at Columbia Sportswear's headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is to work onsite four days per week, although the company may adjust this requirement based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, a related field, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of total experience focused on financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis, with demonstrated organizational and communication abilities.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify potential or existing financial issues, evaluate available options, and recommend corrective action.
• Demonstrated ability to create effective Excel models and presentations.
• Ability to build effective relationships with numerous partners and contribute to developing sound financial and business plans.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment and contribute both collaboratively and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with visual analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Prior experience with enterprise-level planning systems such as IBM Cognos TM1.

Responsibilities

• Create insightful and accurate reporting tools, processes, and ad hoc analyses, with clear storytelling and action-oriented output.
• Develop financial justifications for key investments, including new-store ROI, capital expenditures, labor, and vendor capabilities.
• Monitor and forecast key spending areas across North America wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses.
• Collaborate on planning, execution, and analysis of North America forecasting processes, including the long-range plan, budget, and quarterly forecasts and guidance.
• Assist with timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reporting to leadership, with attention to detail and the quality of the end product.
• Work with finance and business partners across North America wholesale and direct-to-consumer teams to articulate and monitor corporate deliverables.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services.
• Free, confidential, 24/7/365 EAP+ counseling services.
• Wellness benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Time-off program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level