Sr. Financial Analyst

Fluidra is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the team at our North American Headquarters in Carlsbad, CA.

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: 

• Alternate work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!)
• Flexible vacation
• 11 paid Holidays
• Hybrid flexibility
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• On-site gym, ping-pong, foosball, outdoor bocce ball court, BBQ & firepit
• Generous product discounts

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

This position will have an active role in the monthly reporting and analysis, ad hoc reporting, budgeting, forecasting and projections. The Senior Financial Analyst participates in the systems, reporting and analytics function to support the Americas R&D team. The individual is an expert at data and technology management including data acquisition, mining, analysis, data integrity management, metrics management and reporting. The Senior Financial Analyst has expert working knowledge of the utilization and manipulation of business intelligence through various tools such Oracle, Essbase and Excel, including the updates and management of Hyperion and HFM. Additionally, you will: 

• Partner with functional leaders in the derivation and analysis of the operating expense, headcount and capital budgets and monthly forecasts
• Develop analysis regarding data trends, history, and forecasts and makes recommendations that impact business performance.
• Understands and communicates relationship of data against budget, forecast and prior year data. Provides guidance on strategic decisions.
• Work with various functional groups to develop and enhance dashboards, reports and scorecards. Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed.
• Understands the complexities of R&D financial support including R&D Capitalization and Capital Expense reporting and tracking
• Experience analyzing and forecasting Net Working Capital.
• Demonstrate superior analytical ability coupled with the desire and ability to execute on deliverables for real world business applications.
• Design and conduct other complex ad hoc analyses in support of key business objectives, as necessary.
• Function as a contributing and effective member of the team.
• Ad hoc reporting as needed from external data base sources.
• Provide analytical, reporting, presentation, and Excel support to other departments as needed.
• Identify risks and opportunities and bring to the attention of senior leadership teams in a timely manner.

WHAT WE SEEK

• 5+ years previous financial analysis experience in consumer products, durable goods, and/or manufacturing company
• Expert knowledge of business intelligence tools (OBIEE, Essbase, Hyperion Planning, Oracle)
• Advanced knowledge Excel (especially advanced level pivot tables)
• Effective utilization of Microsoft Office tools such as PowerPoint, Word, Access
• Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills
• Influencing and networking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, especially with Engineering executives
• Ability to work within a team environment to achieve results
• Ability to grasp short-term deliverables and long-term priorities
• Daily contact requires courtesy, discretion, sound judgment.
• Excellent process improvement and problem resolution skills.

EDUCATION

• BS/BA in Business, Finance, Accounting or another related field 

WHY WORK FOR FLUIDRA? 

We’re an industry‐leading, global company with a legacy of innovation. Offering an extensive array of quality‐designed pool and spa equipment, our portfolio includes some of the most trusted brands in the business: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names.

Recognized as the foremost provider of reliable and visionary pool equipment, our reach extends worldwide across both the residential and commercial pool and wellness markets. We now have over 7,000 employees, a presence in over 45 countries and the combined resources to accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.

Don't know if you meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building a diverse and inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! While your experience may not effectively meet the requirements for this role, there may be another role in the organization that does better align with your experience and background. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status.

Expected salary range is $90,000 - $110,000. Fluidra offers a comprehensive total rewards / benefits program that includes base salary, annual bonus based on performance of individual and company objectives, competitive 401K matching, paid vacation and sick time, full range of health benefits, educational assistance, etc. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation and total rewards program.
 
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