Altra: Global Financial Analyst

Altra Running is seeking a Global Financial Analyst to support their financial planning and analysis efforts. The role involves preparing business performance analysis, reporting, and forecasting to assist the global leadership team in strategic decision-making and financial planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of Altra global business and provide financial and decision-support analytics to the global leadership team to support key business initiatives and decisions
• Alongside the Director, support the 5-Yr rolling financial plan (LRP) partnering with the global Strategy, global Marketing, Product, Operations, Supply Chain and regional finance teams. Understand the brand strategy and support in drawing conclusions through financial analysis
• Support in the preparation of presentations for executive leadership teams, quarterly financial review, and ad hoc requests and analysis through earnings and monthly/quarterly meeting cadence
• Support financial modeling and draw financial insights on product margin, including developing an understanding of the global pricing architecture and global cost framework
• Support the monthly forecast, reporting and analysis, the annual operating plan, and the strategic plan processes
• Track and analyze actuals vs budget/forecast for the global SG&A budgets
• Support global Go-to-Market (GTM) process and global leadership team in identifying gaps versus the 5-Yr assumptions and updating rolling models based on adjustments to growth initiatives and assortment
• Create and maintain standardized tools that enable the team to execute the consolidation of the brand’s global financials. This will include aggregating commentary on key financial variances with a focus on consumer/marketing, product, and marketplace
• Partner with the global functions to ensure adherence to operating budgets and achieve annual SG&A savings goals to fuel further brand investment
• Monitor global brand costs and support the monthly close and reporting for the global cost centers by maintaining ownership of the monthly forecast and the annual plan process for these areas with a strong attention to detail
• Support the consolidation of product-level revenue reporting, supporting global Altra leaders and various GTM, GSM, and other commercial planning processes
• Support business partners with key strategic initiatives and ad hoc requests through data gathering, analytics and by being a critical team member in pulling together business cases for review by Senior Management
• Analyze short-term (actual and forecast) and long-term (annual plan and strategic plan) business trends in various channels utilizing KPIs from multiple sources across the business
• Drive enhancements in financial reporting and analysis as well as requisite system requirements
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support, including reports, presentations and special projects as needed

Skills

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics. MBA, CFA or CPA is a plus but not required
• Strong financial background; exceptional analytical and modelling skills
• 0 to 2 years of experience in the FP&A function at a multinational company, preferably in consumer-related or retail industries. Target industry experience does not need to be limited to apparel retailers
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment with evolving business needs strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Location requirement: hybrid role, 3 days in office
• Project management skills: efficiency, organization and collaboration, able to keep track of multiple streams of work
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and to be a team player
• Highly organized, detailed-oriented and achievement-oriented, with exceptional analytical skills
• Business acumen: understanding of the product lifecycle and ability to think creatively, with high foresight and holistic strategic mindset
• Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills that would enable thoughtful analysis and interpretation of financial results and identification of key business issues underlying the numbers
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as ability to collaborate as a cross-functional team player
• Ability to partner across functions and drive process improvements and business results
• Knowledge and experience in financial concepts, budgeting, and forecasting with strong financial modelling skills
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Proficient in Excel; advanced PowerPoint, data management and reporting skills
• Strong appreciation for culture in a values-driven business
• Ability to effectively present findings to management in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way

Benefits

• This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
• Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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