Senior Financial Analyst at Recreational Equipment

Job description

Overview REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet. This Senior Financial Analyst role is a strategic finance partner to REI’s Impact and New Ventures teams, supporting business development, values-aligned partnerships, investments, and other emerging opportunities. Unlike a traditional FP&A role primarily focused on budgeting and forecasting, this position will navigate evolving and often non-traditional business areas, using financial modeling, business case development, and strategic analysis to help leaders evaluate opportunities, understand tradeoffs, and make informed business decisions. Responsibilities and Qualifications What You’ll Do • Lead proactive financial analysis by identifying business questions, locating relevant data and translating findings into clear recommendations. • Own the development and execution of strategic planning, budgeting and intra-year forecasting processes and tools. • Partner with department leaders to establish effective expense-management practices, identify meaningful performance measures and improve forecast accuracy. • Develop budget-justification analyses that help leadership review, prioritize and make informed operating-budget decisions. • Produce recurring co-op reporting, including Board materials, business reviews and key operational dashboards. • Evaluate the financial impact of strategic priorities and incorporate findings into long-range planning. • Prepare monthly reporting that explains profit-and-loss variances and supports updated forecasts. • Conduct lease-versus-buy analyses for equipment and facilities. • Develop profitability analyses for proposed investments, including new stores, expansions and relocations, and compare actual results with financial projections. • Prepare annual dividend analyses and projections related to potential policy changes. • Provide financial data and process explanations in support of internal and external audit requests. • Collaborate with Accounting, Finance colleagues, business leaders and budget owners to ensure accurate reporting and sound financial decision-making. • Lead special projects and communicate progress, risks and recommendations to partners and senior leaders. What You’ll Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field. • At least five years of related experience in finance or accounting. • Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and objectively solve complex business problems. • Ability to present financial analysis and recommendations to senior leaders in a clear and concise manner. • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and effectively lead projects. • Demonstrated project-management skills and a track record of showing initiative and bringing forward innovative solutions. • Strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. • Ability to collaborate across teams, build productive relationships and influence decisions. • Ability to consolidate information and feedback from multiple sources to reach sound, data-informed conclusions. • Commitment to effective planning, prioritization, communication and execution. Preferred Qualifications • MBA or a similar advanced degree or certification. • Experience using Essbase, SAP or comparable financial planning and enterprise resource planning systems. Closing At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all . We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization . We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn. Pay Transparency We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors. REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile. Pay Range $85,400.00 - $136,700.00 per year

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Responsibilities and Qualifications
What You’ll Do
Lead proactive financial analysis by identifying business questions, locating relevant data and translating findings into clear recommendations.
Own the development and execution of strategic planning, budgeting and intra-year forecasting processes and tools.
Partner with department leaders to establish effective expense-management practices, identify meaningful performance measures and improve forecast accuracy.
Develop budget-justification analyses that help leadership review, prioritize and make informed operating-budget decisions.
Produce recurring co-op reporting, including Board materials, business reviews and key operational dashboards.
Evaluate the financial impact of strategic priorities and incorporate findings into long-range planning.
Prepare monthly reporting that explains profit-and-loss variances and supports updated forecasts.
Conduct lease-versus-buy analyses for equipment and facilities.
Develop profitability analyses for proposed investments, including new stores, expansions and relocations, and compare actual results with financial projections.
Prepare annual dividend analyses and projections related to potential policy changes.
Provide financial data and process explanations in support of internal and external audit requests.
Collaborate with Accounting, Finance colleagues, business leaders and budget owners to ensure accurate reporting and sound financial decision-making.
Lead special projects and communicate progress, risks and recommendations to partners and senior leaders.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.
At least five years of related experience in finance or accounting.
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and objectively solve complex business problems.
Ability to present financial analysis and recommendations to senior leaders in a clear and concise manner.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and effectively lead projects.

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MBA or a similar advanced degree or certification.
Experience using Essbase, SAP or comparable financial planning and enterprise resource planning systems.

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