Senior Manager, Direct to Consumer- FP&A

Shark Ninja Operating • Needham, MA

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About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. At SharkNinja, we continuously strive to deliver high-quality, innovative products that enhance people's lives while driving growth and operational excellence within our business. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager, FP&A - Direct to Consumer (Americas) to lead and oversee the financial planning and analysis for our DTC business. This role will play a critical part in shaping the commercial strategy, driving sales and margin performance, and ensuring financial excellence for one of SharkNinja's most dynamic business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree highly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Significant experience in e-commerce or direct-to-consumer (DTC) financial management.
• Proven track record in leading FP&A teams, driving financial performance, and managing commercial strategies.
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in financial planning software such as Adaptive Insights, Power BI, Domo, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience collaborating with operations, marketing, and product teams to achieve financial and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the FP&A team for the Americas DTC business, ensuring alignment with SharkNinja's overall financial and strategic objectives.
• Own the financial management process, including forecasting, budgeting, and reporting of actuals for the DTC business.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive sales growth and margin optimization, ensuring the DTC business meets its financial targets.
• Partner with senior leadership to align financial strategies with long-term business goals.
• Oversee the commercial strategy for the DTC business, ensuring alignment between pricing, promotions, and product strategies to maximize profitability.
• Analyze and manage sales and margin performance, identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial outcomes.
• Provide actionable insights to drive key business initiatives, such as product launches, promotional campaigns, and customer acquisition strategies.
• Lead POS reporting to track sales performance and identify trends, opportunities, and risks across the DTC business.
• Oversee financial analysis and reporting to provide clear, actionable insights to executive leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Implement and refine financial models to improve forecasting accuracy and enhance decision-making capabilities.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align financial strategies with go-to-market initiatives.
• Partner with operations and investment teams to ensure efficient inventory management, fulfillment processes, and strategic allocation of resources.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on financial objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Drive process improvements within the FP&A function to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations.
• Establish and maintain best practices for financial planning, reporting, and analysis within the DTC business.
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs
• SharkNinja product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree