Financial Analyst - Dallas, TX

Callaway Golf; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Callaway Golf is seeking a Finance/Accounting professional to support budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for distribution centers. You will partner with leaders across the company to coordinate planning, close the books, and deliver timely financial insights.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data extraction from ERP systems, and applying Lean Six Sigma principles to improve processes and reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is required.
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Establish cross-functional relationships with business leaders and individuals across the company.
• Plan and coordinate the budget and strategic planning processes for the Distributions centers, and is involved in presentation of results to executive management.
• Manage timelines and coordinate communication of key financial data points to enable functions to deliver complete and thorough business plans on time.
• Assist with monthly forecast for distribution centers.
• Help with monthly close process related to the Distribution centers. This includes intercompany charges for shared distribution centers.
• Work with logistics and trade compliance group to establish annual freight and duty standards.
• Report out on month cost per unit as it relates to distribution, embroidery, and value added services.
• Report and analyze on variances to business plan and forecast.
• Monitor Cycle Counts and corrective action.
• Prepares and assists in ad hoc information and analysis for both functional and corporate management.
• Prepare financial analysis of major programs and capital projects.
• Establish/maintain measurements for key metrics and develop concise reporting
• Stay connected with current corporate and operations initiatives.
• Special projects support and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and review of Capital Funding Requests.
• Build ROI on capital investment while obtaining buy in and commitment from the business partners. Monitor and track actual performance to plan.
• Plan and monitor capital spending through preparation of detail capital reports presented to senior executives in monthly capital meeting.
• Understand cost structure from a business view by analyzing cost trends, labor and non-labor cost scaling, and creating comparison metrics to validate cost assumptions
• Effectively communicate Continuous Improvement strategy, plans, and results; with business leaders and have the ability to implement project decisions
• Lead process improvement projects and initiatives using the Lean Six Sigma methodology to create standardized processes, templates, and tools to simplify and support corporate consolidation and reporting work flows
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills.
• Strong understanding of finance tools, practices, and principles.
• Effective communicator with internal and external customers (foreign subsidiaries)
• Understanding of integrated business systems.
• Ability to maintain and improve high level or more difficult business processes.
• Ability to manage assigned projects and associated action item lists.
• Ability to be an “out of the box” thinker.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel
• Able to extract pertinent data from the ERP system to support above duties
• Must be a self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi task.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization and is comfortable presenting data to Sr. Management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

ERP data extraction

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

ABOUT THE BRAND: Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf.

ABOUT THE BRAND: Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf.

Our Mission: To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products powered by innovative technology and premium craftsmanship enabling golfers of all abilities to play their best and find more joy in the game.

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

Business Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Accounting

• Establish cross-functional business relationships with business leaders and individuals across the company.
• Plans and coordinates the budget and strategic planning processes for the Distributions centers, and is involved in presentation of results to executive management.
• Manage timelines and coordinate communication of key financial data points to enable functions to deliver complete and thorough business plans on time.
• Assist with monthly forecast for distribution centers.
• Help with monthly close process related to the Distribution centers. This includes intercompany charges for shared distribution centers.
• Work with logistics and trade compliance group to establish annual freight and duty standards.

Analysis & Reporting

• Report out on month cost per unit as it relates to distribution, embroidery, and value added services.
• Report and analyze on variances to business plan and forecast.
• Monitor Cycle Counts and corrective action.
• Prepares and assists in ad hoc information and analysis for both functional and corporate management.
• Prepare financial analysis of major programs and capital projects.
• Establish/maintain measurements for key metrics and develop concise reporting
• Stay connected with current corporate and operations initiatives.
• Special projects support and analysis.

Capital Process

• Assist in the preparation and review of Capital Funding Requests.
• Build ROI on capital investment while obtaining buy in and commitment from the business partners. Monitor and track actual performance to plan.
• Plan and monitor capital spending through preparation of detail capital reports presented to senior executives in monthly capital meeting.

Continuous Improvement

• Understand cost structure from a business view by analyzing cost trends, labor and non-labor cost scaling, and creating comparison metrics to validate cost assumptions
• Effectively communicate Continuous Improvement strategy, plans, and results; with business leaders and have the ability to implement project decisions
• Lead process improvement projects and initiatives using the Lean Six Sigma methodology to create standardized processes, templates, and tools to simplify and support corporate consolidation and reporting work flows

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills.
• Strong understanding of finance tools, practices, and principles.
• Effective communicator with internal and external customers (foreign subsidiaries)
• Understanding of integrated business systems.
• Ability to maintain and improve high level or more difficult business processes.
• Ability to manage assigned projects and associated action item lists.
• Ability to be an “out of the box” thinker.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel
• Able to extract pertinent data from the ERP system to support above duties
• Must be a self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi task.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization and is comfortable presenting data to Sr. Management.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required
• Minimum 1+ years experience

DE&I and EEOC:

Inclusion & Diversity:

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.