Sr FP&A Analyst (Remote Available)

S&S Activewear LLC•Bolingbrook, IL

6d•$100,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

S&S Activewear is currently experiencing rapid growth and is seeking to add a key member to the Finance team who can support this continued expansion. We are in search of a proactive, dynamic, hands-on, and collaborative Finance professional with substantial experience who is looking to turbo-charge their professional growth. The Sr. Financial Analyst role involves preparing and leading monthly management financial reports, supporting forecasting / budgeting processes for the company, as well as ad hoc strategic projects. This role will require someone who can collaborate well with others, as the Finance team looks to support all functions (sales, marketing, operations, accounting, etc.) drive decision making. The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in financial reporting, analysis, modeling, data analytics, and related systems. Additionally, a strong foundation in accounting and corporate finance principles is essential. A successful candidate will be eager to learn, organized, high-energy, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing projects within a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Analytical Skills: Ability to work with data to produce analysis, influencing decision making with numerical analysis and generating insights
Intellectual curiosity: A desire to learn and understand the business and its drivers
Proactive: Actively seeks out opportunities to analyze and communicate the “Why” behind the numbers
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to finance and non-finance stakeholders
Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to work, with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Finance Foundation: Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and financial systems
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related major or equivalent professional experience is required
Must have at least 3-5 years of FP&A, investment banking, or management consulting experience
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills are required. Experience with PowerBI, SQL or other database / data visualizations tools are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Retail, CPG, or Wholesale/Distributor industry preferred.
Certified public accountants (CPA) or certified financial analysts (CFA) are preferred
Experience with OneStream is preferred
Preference to those on Eastern / Central time zone and/or in greater Chicago area.

Responsibilities

Deliver clear, timely financial reporting and commentary on business performance, trends, and forecasts to guide decision-making
Manage end-to-end financial deliverables: Take ownership of the forecasting, reporting, and analysis for your areas, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are completed with precision
Proactively dive into financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to provide actionable insights to business partners
Identify opportunities and continuously improve financial models, automate reports, and streamline FP&A processes
Communicating complex financial and technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, ensuring understanding across various stakeholders
Parter cross-functionally to develop actionable management reporting and dashboards to help manage and track performance to KPIs
Develop strong & trusted partnerships across commercial, operations, accounting and finance teams