Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – B2C, B2B & Commercial

Sparx Hockey•Acton, MA

158d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sparx Hockey was founded to address the most significant unmet need in ice skating—maintaining sharp skates. Today, our sharpening systems are trusted by families, teams, retailers, and professional sharpeners globally, including a majority of NHL teams. Headquartered in Acton, MA, our team is passionate, product-driven, and committed to delivering the most advanced skate sharpening technology available. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced FP&A professional to join our Finance team in a high-impact individual contributor role. This person will lead key financial functions across our B2C, B2B, and commercial business—owning forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic planning activities. While the title includes “Manager,” this position does not include people management responsibilities. Instead, the focus is on managing processes, financial models, and cross-functional projects to support executive-level decision-making. The ideal candidate will be fluent in financial modeling, confident in cross-functional collaboration, and capable of balancing detailed analysis with strategic insight.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of related experience—ideally in a consumer product or omnichannel environment.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Shopify, and business intelligence tools.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Strong business acumen with ability to translate data into strategic insights.
Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with senior leadership.
Strong problem solving and quantitative analytical skills
Extremely organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented
Resourceful, self-reliant, and creative in finding ways to solve tough business problems

Nice To Haves

MBA degree preferred

Responsibilities

Act as a functional lead on FP&A projects and initiatives; this role does not include management of direct reports.
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for business channels or functions.
Build and refine financial models that support short- and long-term planning.
Own consolidated forecast models for revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses.
Analyze sales, profitability, customer metrics (CAC, COCA, LTV), and inventory trends.
Use data from NetSuite and Shopify to generate channel-level insights.
Create dashboards and KPI reports to monitor business performance and guide management actions.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D and Operations to align financial plans with business initiatives.
Provide actionable recommendations on pricing, promotions, and customer acquisition strategies.
Influence budget ownership and accountability across departments.
Support month-end close activities through actuals tracking and variance analysis.
Assist in margin analysis and inventory planning efforts with Supply Chain and Operations.
Contribute to long-range planning, new product analysis, and market expansion scenarios.
Support preparation of materials for executive leadership and board meetings.