Sr Financial Analyst, Sales & Margin - Retail (Pacific Hours) - Remote

Harbor Freight Tools; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive data-driven decision-making. This role is pivotal in analyzing historical data trends to guide sales and margin forecasts, ensuring effective financial management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate revenue forecasts and prepare insightful reports for executive management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the company's financial strategies and operational success.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial management or analytics/data analysis.
• Proficient in SQL and Microsoft Office with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and margin aspects of annual strategic and operating plans.
• Develop financial models to forecast revenue and margin performance.

Skills

Financial Management

Data Analysis

SQL

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Education

BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics

MBA

Tools

Financial Planning System

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

This range is provided by Harbor Freight Tools. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$98,500.00/yr - $147,800.00/yr

Corporate Recruiting Team Lead at Harbor Freight Tools - WE ARE HIRING!

The Senior Financial Analyst has direct accountability for critical financial activities for Revenue and Margin reporting. In this role, you will leverage your strong technical skills to promote data-driven decision making. You will be proficient in utilizing the company’s financial planning system, adept at working with various data sources, and perform additional project-based analyses as required. This role focuses on analyzing historical data trends to guide sales and margin forecasts for the company. *Retail or CPG experience is preferred. Must be able to work Pacific hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead sales and margin aspects of the annual strategic plan, annual operating plan, and monthly forecast processes.
• Oversee and understand all components of sales and margin including different revenue streams and non-product related sales programs.
• Partner cross functionally to develop accurate revenue forecasts based on trends, market conditions, and promotional changes.
• Develop financial models to forecast revenue and margin performance, considering macroeconomic events, seasonality, underlying company growth, and cost fluctuations.
• Prepare reporting and ad-hoc analyses highlighting trends, variances, and KPI’s to executive management.
• Perform various analyses comparing actual revenue against forecast and budget, identifying, and explaining variances and providing key insights to drivers (volume, pricing, seasonality).
• Work closely with Marketing and Merchandising teams to align on promotional campaigns and assess potential impact from promotional changes.
• Maintain a comprehensive financial perspective of assigned functional areas of the company.
• Assist in the development of long-term financial strategies for assigned departments.
• Work with other team members and cross-functionally to build data-driven solutions from large data sets that support greater business insight, enhanced analytics, and/or greater efficiencies.
• Design and lead complex ad hoc analyses to support key decisions.
• Drive efforts to improve processes and profitability by developing insightful analytics and reports.

Requirements:

Education Requirements

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, and Computer Science).
• MBA is preferred.

Years of Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in financial management or analytics/data analysis.
• Considerable experience with Microsoft Office and other financial software / systems.
• Experience with SQL, scripting is a plus.
• Experience using visualization techniques for presenting large data sets in an easily digestible fashion to various stakeholders within the organization (Tableau experience a plus).

Skills

• Proven ability to build strong relationships at all levels throughout an organization.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills.
• Experience as a strategic thinker and the ability to effectively translate strategies into financial plans.
• Demonstrated experience operationalizing analytics and insights into business processes.
• A self-directed individual able to adapt quickly to changes in priorities and business conditions.
• Experience, and comfort, working in a fast-paced business environment with ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Superior analytical skills and intellectual curiosity with the ability to develop and manage complex financial models.

Physical Requirements

General office environment requiring ability to:

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $98,500– $147,800 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Retail