Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for sales forecasting, planning, reporting, and analytical support in conjunction with the preparation, presentation and analysis of actual results and forecasts to Sales, Finance and Operations management.  This position reports to the Senior Manager, U.S. Finance.     

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of consolidated sales/forecast for all U.S. Wholesale – TaylorMade Brands

• Presentation of consolidated sales forecast to Sales, Finance and Operations senior management

• Preparation of consolidated U.S. Wholesale Sales Program accrual forecast taking into consideration all National Product Promotions, Rebates, Vendor Agreements, Seeding Programs, and Select Fit Programs.

• Create Strategic Account and Regional P&L Statements for review by the Director of Strategic accounts and Regional Sales management.

• Prepare, review and post monthly journal entries related to all aspects of gross revenue through to net sales and margin.

• Create forecast models using information gathered from company records, key customers, sales reps, market research and management staff

• Identify forecast risks and propose solutions to mitigate those risks

• Determine how to execute and communicate forecast requirements throughout the supply chain

• Collaborate with the Operations Team in vendor capacity planning to optimize supply coverage against demand

• Analyze monthly actual results and make process improvement recommendations to the management staff

• Analyze financial results and reconcile against forecast assumptions

• Provide data mining and ad hoc reporting support to Management

• Provide analytical support for product managers, sales leads, and financial planning

• Drive process efficiencies throughout core responsibilities

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required

• Responsible for oversight, adherence to and reporting of sales programs, including

• MDF reporting and tracking vs target for sales team

• Submit for processing monthly, quarterly, and annual credits owed to customer

• Ensure proper monthly accruals supported by customer contractual obligations

• Reconcile monthly payout of said sales programs and tracking vs TM liabilities

• Support, provide, and speak to all sales program related annual audit questions

• Preparation and consolidation of MBR deck with list of key variance metrics

• Reconcile, analyze, and audit rental program for accuracy and finance tracking of revenue recognition.

• Prepare and Present G2N Forecast with an understand of all changes that are impacting the monthly forecast

• Create and Maintain DOMO dashboards that represent US commercial KPI’s

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong multi-tasking and attention to detail skills required and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Position requires thorough understanding of sales forecasting, planning, financial analysis, and inventory management.

• Results-oriented with the ability to change priorities as needed.

• Strong proficiency with computer applications particularly MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with executives and co-workers in other departments.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or other quantitative discipline

• 3-5 years of experience of applicable financial reporting, accounting, planning, and analysis in a similar business environment. 

• Solid Accounting skills and experience preferred.

• Experience in working with forecasting & planning departments and management is a plus. 

• Experience in working with ERP/MRP and Demand Planning systems (i2, SAP, Business Objects, etc.) is preferred

• Experience in DOMO reporting, dashboarding and score carding is preferred.

• Experience with golf, sporting goods manufacturer or similar consumer goods industry is a plus.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Normal office conditions, consistent computer use

• Occasional travel required

• Able to work overtime and/or extended hours as required.

• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach.

TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.

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TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.