Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Overview :

Position Overview :

Under the direction of the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst is someone who will provide financial and analytical support for the Johnson Fitness & Wellness retail stores, North America Sporting Goods, and Bowflex / Schwinn and other market segments, including Independent Dealers, and other distribution channels.

Responsibilities :

Budgeting and Forecasting :

• Play a key role with forecasting, budgeting, and planning efforts
• Support Financial Reporting requirements for actual results and projections
• Assist with developing the annual budget, rolling forecasts and operating plan
• Financial Duties include :
• Development and entry of monthly journal entries; including but not limited to analysis of Customer rebates, incentive plans and evaluation of warranty costs and trends, as required
• Reconciliation and maintenance of assigned general ledger accounts, as required
• Margin analysis across all business segments, with ability to identify volume, rate, and mix variance trends
• Provide information and assist with quarterly reviews and year end audit
• Develop and implement procedures and policies to improve financial practices
• Develop relationships with sales segment directors to develop and monitor marketing and promotional programs, management of customer incentive programs, and management of overall spending in support of business
• Preparation of ad hoc analysis in support of business decisions

Marginal Job Functions :

Other projects as needed.

Requirements : Education :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience :

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience developing rolling forecasts, budgeting / planning experience, and the ability to conduct ad hoc financial analysis is required.
• Prior experience in cost accounting, retail pricing analytics, and margin analysis is a plus

Other Requirements :

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, able to clearly communicate financial information in easy-to-understand manner at multiple levels and functions within the business
• Prior experience with SAP (FI, MM & SD modules), Business Warehouse, Microsoft CRM and Adaptive Insights preferred
• Advanced knowledge of conducting comprehensive revenue analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Ability to develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skill, are required
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits :

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities.

Some of our outstanding benefits include :

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Product discounts
• Wellness programs

EOE / M / W / Vet / Disability