Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Halfdays
Accounting & Finance
Posted on Dec 16, 2024
Halfdays is hiring a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our team in Denver, CO. The right candidate will be responsible for leading the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This role will report into our VP of Operations and work closely with department leads to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, a strong grasp of accounting principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a team.
The ideal candidate is:
- Excited about being an instrumental, early member of a fast-growing brand
- Experienced in the fashion and/or outdoor industry or consumer brands
- Passionate about disrupting the outdoor industry through a female-first approach
- An effective communicator
- Accountable and proactive and is always thinking ahead to avoid issues down the line
- A self-starter with incredible strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Comfortable with the day to day tasks while focused on building a strong, foundational finance operation equipped for fast-growth and scaling
- Interested in outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, hiking and enjoys the outdoors
Responsibilities:
- Report to the VP of Operations to build a strong and supportive financial organization
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, including analyzing financial information and providing insights to support decision-making
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that financial plans align with the overall business strategy
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making
- Develop and maintain financial models to support the budgeting and forecasting process
- Assist external finance lead in monthly reconciliations and financial statements publication
- Ensure that financial reporting is accurate, timely, and in compliance with accounting standards
- Prepare & present monthly close package for senior leadership team that includes business performance, product line profitability, budget tracking, and cash flow
- Ensure compliance with accounting and finance policies, procedures, and regulations
- Manage the relationship with our outside accounting and finance team
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting
- Solid understanding of GAAP and Internal Controls
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications
Salary Range: $120,000-$135,000