Financial Analyst for Action Sports

Vista Outdoor is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the growing outdoor sports and recreation markets. Our portfolio of over 30 well-recognized brands gives outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, recreational shooters, professional athletes, law enforcement and military professionals a range of performance-driven, high-quality and innovative products.

The Finance Analyst will support the Director of Finance – Action Sports and will be located in our Scotts Valley office. This individual will have responsibilities in management reporting, budgeting, strategic planning, business analysis, and decision support designed to improve growth and profitability, and produce high returns for the organization through a process of financial planning, forecasting, measurement, review, and analysis. This includes analysis of new business and revenue dynamics, cost drivers, channel and brand profitability, key business measures, competitive benchmarking, and monitoring the financial impact of business strategies and initiatives. The ideal candidate must be well-rounded with good verbal, written and presentation skills. This individual will work closely with Senior Management and the Finance team to standardize and improve performance measures, as well as in developing analytical methods that are consistent and meaningful to the business. This will be a challenging, rewarding and highly visible opportunity for the right individual who possesses such skills and attributes.

* Preparation and review of monthly financial results and variance analysis to Executive Management including the accompanying Executive Summary. * Generation of timely and accurate reporting, interim forecasts, and annual plans, inclusive of providing critical analysis to support executive decision making. * Communicates project status by publishing high quality project reports and presentations. * Cross-train on finance team responsibilities so as to develop/enhance onboarding processes and staff flexibility. * Utilizing knowledge gained from cross-training activities to enhance systems, processes, and reports to improve the quality and availability of financial information to aid in management and control of the business. * Identifying business trends and work with stakeholders to size risks / opportunities diagnose issues and propose solutions. * Provide insight into hypotheses under consideration and contribute to team's understanding of the overall business challenge and potential solutions. * Draw upon industry knowledge, trends, and experiences to highlight relevant implications for the business * Documents business case analysis and translates business requirements into process/functional design/system solutions. * Develops reports and data requirements to optimize analysis capability. Improves reporting and analytics processes and tools as necessary. * Coordinate the strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes with the Director of Finance by consolidating and evaluating submissions, producing required deliverables for submission to senior management and corporate, as well as by providing appropriate executive summaries of the plans. Maintain accuracy of master data, such as cost center allocations and employee cost center assignment. * Provide requested finance support for business unit leaders and perform financial analyses for the Director of Finance as well as regular and ad hoc analyses.

**Education & Training:** * Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on planning and financial analysis experience, preferably in a consumer products manufacturing/sourcing company * Highly proficient in Microsoft suite of programs (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) * Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required * Proficient at working within an ERP system (knowledge of SAP is preferred) * Hyperion, or similar systems knowledge is preferred * CPA or MBA preferred * Big 4 experience is preferred **Skills/Attributes:** * Proficient knowledge of planning and financial analysis principles, practices and procedures. * Problem-solver with proven ability to leverage data and analysis to support conclusions and recommendations. * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and complex team environment. * Demonstrated history of resourcefulness and problem solving, and the ability to work both independently and as a dynamic member of cross-functional teams. * Self-starter who operates with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism. * Drives to consistently deliver results and excel. * Takes initiative, plans and prioritizes well. * Project management and attention to details. * Ability to multi-task and be flexible to adjust priorities based on business needs. * Some travel may be required (less than 10%)