Manager of FP&A

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE : We work where we play! Turning pursuit into passion, AOB delivers brands that move you because our success is measured by moments that matter.

Position Overview :

Under the general supervision of the Corporate Controller, the Manager of FP&A is a critical part of AOBs financial reporting and financial planning & analysis process.

This position will be responsible for managing the FP&A staff members, the management of our forecast process; the management of our corporate budgeting process;

sales, inventory, expense, and ad hoc analysis; and internal and external reporting. The successful candidate will have excellent written, analytical, and communication skills combined with meaningful supply chain and finance reporting experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, Inventory, and operating expense analysis.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and yearly forecasting reporting process.
• Lead the preparation and maintaining of internal reporting and SEC financial statements.
• Staying updated with changes in SEC regulations and implementing necessary changes in reporting processes.
• Coordinating with external auditors to address any issues related to financial disclosures.
• Managing the internal controls over financial reporting to prevent inaccuracies and fraud.
• Overseeing the preparation of earnings releases, investor presentations, and other communications related to financial performance.
• Develop financial models through benchmarking and market analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Compare anticipated and actual results as well as identify areas of improvement.
• Provide leadership and analysis support in the development of strategic initiatives and company growth.
• Ad hoc analysis relating to ROI on projects for growth and cost reduction opportunities.
• Work with accounting team in accounting processes and work overflow.
• Work closely with the demand planning team by gathering, analyzing, reporting, and recommending actions related to customer demand, inventory availability, and item-level forecasting.
• Integrate customer-provided POS data and forecasts into the company’s master forecast.
• Analyze and report on gaps between the top-down and bottom-up forecasts.
• Participate in the Sales & Operations planning meetings.
• Lead the budgeting process, including setting timelines and ensuring the accuracy of the data.
• Track and enter non-recurring demand events such as promotions and closeouts. Maintain a comprehensive record of company’s promotional / discount activities.
• Analyze and report on forecasting accuracy and take direct actions to improve the company’s forecasting performance.
• Work and communicate closely with operations, sales, and marketing teams.
• Promote a culture of safety, employee satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Other special projects, as assigned.

NOTE : This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in business management, Finance, or related degree

Experience : 7-10 years’ experience

Competencies and Skills :

• Must be a self-starter, with a continual desire to improve personal and company performance.
• Must have extensive skills with data analysis, critical thinking, problem solving and relationship building.
• Very strong computers skills are required. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required. Microsoft Office is a must. Experience with ERP and Forecasting systems is highly desirable.

Must be able to demonstrate high level of capability and learning for various computer systems.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team and articulate suggestions / ideas and financial results are critical to success.
• Must be able to manage multiple deliveries and deadlines simultaneously.

Physical Demands :

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Some work is required in "off-hours" for business meetings / company events.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
• Ability to move about facility on regular basis to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs.

unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.

Visual and hearing acuity.

NOTE : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment :

General office environment, with some exposure to plant environment, with forklift and other general hazards.

Exposure to the outdoors, unstable ground, and some climbing.

American Outdoor Brands (and its affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, military service, application for military service, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Candidates must possess proper authorization to work in the United States and, where applicable, to possess technical data as defined in the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR 120.10.