Commercial Financial Analyst

Cannondale•Wilton, CT

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 50 years, Cannondale has been a leading innovator in the cycling world. As more riders of all ages and abilities get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we're here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Fueled by a free-thinking, always-game, got-your-back mentality, we ditched the rulebook and set forward on a path to make iconic bikes that simply work better. We look forward to the ride with you. About the Role: Come Ride With Us in our Wilton, CT HQ as our Commercial Financial Analyst, reporting into our North America Senior Finance Manager. As our Commercial Financial Analyst, you'll look at numbers as more than data points. They’re signals, stories, and springboards for smarter decisions. Your ability to translate complex financial trends into actionable insights is exactly what we need to strengthen our commercial strategy. In this role, you’ll be the critical link between our Finance and Sales teams, helping shape the direction of our North American business and influencing global decisions. Without your sharp analysis and strategic thinking, we risk missing key opportunities for growth. With you, we gain the clarity and confidence to make bold, profitable moves.

Requirements

BS degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting.  Other degrees considered given relevant experience
2-4 years of related financial experience
Excellent financial analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting, and a proven ability to work across functions within an organization
Superior Excel skills mandatory
Strong communication , presentation, and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

Financial systems and reporting : Administer global financial systems (HFM and Planful), ensuring data integrity and smooth operation
Maintain and enhance reporting tools to support accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting
Financial analysis and strategic support: Prepare and present global consolidated financial analyses (actuals, forecasts, budgets)
Partner with Finance and Sales Management to support North American growth strategies, including pricing, segmentation, and headcount planning
Planning and coordination: Support annual budget, monthly forecasts, and scenario planning efforts
Align North American financial performance with global strategic goals through collaboration with the global finance team
Month-end close and insights: Prepare and review month-end financials with variance analysis vs. budget and forecast
Provide actionable insights to improve financial outcomes
Sales planning and expense tracking: Support annual commercial sales planning (commissions, payment terms, KPIs)
Monitor and analyze operational expenses for North American commercial teams

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision plans
Hybrid work environment (In-office T/W/Th, WFH M/F)
Generous Paid Time Off Programs
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
401k and company match
Commuter Incentive Program
Volunteer Time Off
Voluntary benefits (critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances)
Great discounts on company products
Employee Wellness Program
EAP benefit
Parental Leave program
Access to group home and auto insurance
A mix of casual yet professional culture