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SOREL Senior Financial Analyst
DEAR RULE-BREAKERS, DREAMERS, CREATIVE MINDS: WE WANT YOU.
Here at SOREL, we believe you are your most powerful tool and your determination makes you an unstoppable force.
It all started with an iconic boot. But today, its so much more. Our all-season footwear pushes the boundaries of function-first fashion, breaks away from predictable fashion trends, and rises to any (and all) occasions. The kind of stuff youll want to wear all day, every day.
The SOREL culture is all about who dare to draw outside the lines, but audaciously push forward as one. Its an institution of creators, doers and leaders who bring the spirit of the boot into everything.
We believe the future belongs to the creative. The passionate. The forward-thinkers.
Soare you ready to step up and step into your element? Walk with us.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Columbia Sportswear Finance & Accounting teams overseethefinancial health andforwardstrategy for a portfolio of four global brands, SOREL included. These teams exercise expertise across Compliance, Credit, FinancialPlanning andReporting, Tax, Treasury, and Strategy. Advancing traditional Finance & Accounting functions, the organization is also driving exciting innovation in the applicationofadvanced analytics andautomatedintelligence.
As the SOREL Senior Financial Analyst youll support the SOREL brand, working closely with our North American and international commercial subsidiaries, as well as all functions within our SOREL Global HQ. Here youll receive broad exposure to the corporate operations of a multinational corporation, and opportunities to collaborate across a wide range of functions and partners through the lens of the SOREL brand.
You will be a key player in support of all aspects of financial planning (long-range planning, budgeting and forecasting) and analysis, including the preparation and analysis of financial information used by company leadership to help drive Columbia Sportswear Companys profitable and sustainable growth.
HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Create best in class, exception based, analytical and reporting tools, processes and ad hoc analyses from multiple (sales, channel, brand) perspectives with a focus on clear storytelling, action-oriented output, and an ongoing drive for continuous improvement
Participate in cross-functional alignment on targeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis
Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for both SOREL and CSC Management, and for cross-functional business partners
Monitor forecasts, inventory and margin, and provide guidance to improve accuracy of both short and long-term plans
Focus on both Financial and Non-Financial KPIs to ensure strategic decisions are adequately supported through scenario analysis. Through this focus youll identify opportunities and risks, and provide actionable recommendations to improve results
YOU ARE
Nimble and detail oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy
Able to build rapport and effective relationships with both local and international peers while serving as a challenger in the development of sound financial/business plans
Inquisitive, thinking beyond the obvious and first answer
Customer focused and influencing, capable of emphasizing information to enable and guide cross functional Senior Management decision making processes aimed at growth, profitability, and sales across the organization
YOUHAVE
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, related field, or equivalent
5+ years experience focused on financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis with demonstrated organizational and communication abilities
Experience understanding existing and developing consumer, retail and competitor trends
Experience with visual analytics tools, such as Power BI or Tableau, and prior experience with enterprise level planning systems such as IBM Cognos TM1
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) a plus
To learn more about our hiring process during COVID-19, click here.
#LI-BH1
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
DEAR RULE-BREAKERS, DREAMERS, CREATIVE MINDS: WE WANT YOU.
Here at SOREL, we believe you are your most powerful tool and your determination makes you an unstoppable force.
It all started with an iconic boot. But today, its so much more. Our all-season footwear pushes the boundaries of function-first fashion, breaks away from predictable fashion trends, and rises to any (and all) occasions. The kind of stuff youll want to wear all day, every day.
The SOREL culture is all about who dare to draw outside the lines, but audaciously push forward as one. Its an institution of creators, doers and leaders who bring the spirit of the boot into everything.
We believe the future belongs to the creative. The passionate. The forward-thinkers.
Soare you ready to step up and step into your element? Walk with us.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Columbia Sportswear Finance & Accounting teams overseethefinancial health andforwardstrategy for a portfolio of four global brands, SOREL included. These teams exercise expertise across Compliance, Credit, FinancialPlanning andReporting, Tax, Treasury, and Strategy. Advancing traditional Finance & Accounting functions, the organization is also driving exciting innovation in the applicationofadvanced analytics andautomatedintelligence.
As the SOREL Senior Financial Analyst youll support the SOREL brand, working closely with our North American and international commercial subsidiaries, as well as all functions within our SOREL Global HQ. Here youll receive broad exposure to the corporate operations of a multinational corporation, and opportunities to collaborate across a wide range of functions and partners through the lens of the SOREL brand.
You will be a key player in support of all aspects of financial planning (long-range planning, budgeting and forecasting) and analysis, including the preparation and analysis of financial information used by company leadership to help drive Columbia Sportswear Companys profitable and sustainable growth.
HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Create best in class, exception based, analytical and reporting tools, processes and ad hoc analyses from multiple (sales, channel, brand) perspectives with a focus on clear storytelling, action-oriented output, and an ongoing drive for continuous improvement
Participate in cross-functional alignment on targeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis
Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for both SOREL and CSC Management, and for cross-functional business partners
Monitor forecasts, inventory and margin, and provide guidance to improve accuracy of both short and long-term plans
Focus on both Financial and Non-Financial KPIs to ensure strategic decisions are adequately supported through scenario analysis. Through this focus youll identify opportunities and risks, and provide actionable recommendations to improve results
YOU ARE
Nimble and detail oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy
Able to build rapport and effective relationships with both local and international peers while serving as a challenger in the development of sound financial/business plans
Inquisitive, thinking beyond the obvious and first answer
Customer focused and influencing, capable of emphasizing information to enable and guide cross functional Senior Management decision making processes aimed at growth, profitability, and sales across the organization
YOUHAVE
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, related field, or equivalent
5+ years experience focused on financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis with demonstrated organizational and communication abilities
Experience understanding existing and developing consumer, retail and competitor trends
Experience with visual analytics tools, such as Power BI or Tableau, and prior experience with enterprise level planning systems such as IBM Cognos TM1
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) a plus
To learn more about our hiring process during COVID-19, click here.
#LI-BH1
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.