Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Pride Sports•Brentwood, TN

About The Position

The FP&A Analyst transforms complex data into actionable insights that drive domestic and international growth. Responsible for the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models, long-range forecasts, and annual budgets, this role provides high-level visibility into KPIs and profit margins across a multi-entity manufacturing footprint. By consolidating data from NetSuite, Sage, and Visual, the Analyst ensures the financial clarity required to navigate a fast-paced, high-growth consumer products market, bridging the gap between operational activity and global financial outcomes. As a proactive business partner and key member of the Corporate Gathr team, the Analyst collaborates closely with segment finance leads, accounting, and cross-functional teams to influence smart, strategic business decisions. This role requires a "curious" and results-oriented mindset to perform deep-dive variance analysis, identifying trends and risks in a matrixed environment where domestic and international (GBP/HKD) market dynamics are a constant reality. Beyond routine reporting, the Analyst is tasked with independently refining financial systems and streamlining data integration, leveraging a sharp attention to detail to provide the recommendations necessary for the organization’s long-term financial health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with a CPA designation or active pursuit of certification.
3 - 4 years of progressive corporate accounting/FP&A experience, specifically within a multi-entity manufacturing or consumer product goods (CPG) environment.
Manufacturing Expertise: Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, managing complex inventory, warehouse receipts, and three-way matching.
Skilled in managing international supplier bases, foreign currency conversions (HKD, GBP), and APAC/UK payroll and tax compliance.
Solid understanding of GAAP principles, Chart of Accounts (CoA) mapping, and the ability to support audit activities and Trial Balance updates.
Advanced skills in building and maintaining sophisticated financial models, cost projections, and "what-if" business scenarios.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, reconcile complex financial data, and analyze costs and utilization.
Hands-on experience operating within a complex ERP landscape, with specific preference for NetSuite, Sage, and Visual.
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Power BI for data consolidation and executive reporting, paired with advanced Excel skills for deep-dive variance analysis and P&L tie-outs.
Proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for the C-suite and Board of Directors.
Strong interpersonal skills to act as a consultant for Operations and IT, highlighting financial improvements and ROI.
Ability to manage a high volume of work and resolve daily issues independently within strict organizational timelines.
Experience managing complex compliance reporting (e.g., STORE CAPITAL certificates) and assisting with the development of fiscal policies and internal controls.
Strong teamwork and project management skills to work effectively within a matrix structure across different countries and functions.
Exceptional focus on detail to ensure all customer and product attributes are complete and accurate within the reporting systems.
A track record of delivering to plan with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances in a high-growth environment.
Ability to manage various corporate finance duties, including corporate card programs (Amex/RAMP) and ad hoc finance projects.
A naturally curious and proactive mindset dedicated to questioning, learning, and identifying better ways to perform tasks.

Nice To Haves

MACC / MBA is a plus
Experience in a multi-state manufacturing and/or multi-brand organizational environment.

Responsibilities

Participate in the annual budgeting process and create rolling monthly or quarterly forecasts to adjust for changing market conditions.
Ensure budget and forecast files are in a consistent, consolidated format for upload into Power BI to maintain accurate reporting.
Develop complex financial models, cost projections, and scenario simulations to predict future performance and guide decision-making.
Roll forward and manage Capital Expenditure (CapEx) forecasts on a monthly basis.
Prepare weekly sales flash reports comparing actuals against budget and forecast, detailing specific drivers behind performance variances.
Generate comprehensive reports—including P&L analysis, Adj EBITDA, and Financial Reporting Packages (FRP)—for upper management and the Board of Directors.
Heavily utilize Microsoft Power BI to consolidate financial data and maintain customer/product attributes to ensure reporting accuracy.
Conduct quarterly STORE CAPITAL reporting, including rent expense amounts and fixed charge coverage ratio calculations to meet compliance certificates.
Act as a consultant to departments such as operations and IT to gather and analyze financial data, highlighting areas for improvement.
Manage a high volume of work independently to ensure the timely resolution of numerous daily issues.
Serve as an integral member of project teams focused on process change, system improvements, and fiscal policy implementation as the company evolves.
Partner with segment finance lead accounting teams to make strategic recommendations that support the company's financial health.
Identify and document monthly add-backs in SharePoint, ensuring all corresponding backup documentation is appropriately saved.
Support the accounting team with audit activities, including updating Audit Trial Balances to align with consolidation requirements.
Oversee corporate card issuance (Amex/RAMP) and perform ad hoc finance projects such as Chart of Accounts (CoA) updates and system clean-up.
Perform other corporate finance duties as assigned to support the department's workflow and productivity.