Financial Analyst II

Overview: REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet. This role contributes to REI’s success by providing timely, convincing, relevant, and technically sound financial analysis and recommendations that will assist end-users in evaluating corporate performance and support decision making. The Analyst provides this support to senior management, retail, support center and distribution center managers and supervisors through performing financial analysis, management reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, and leading special projects. The Financial Analyst II is expected to work independently with the divisions they support, representing the Finance Department as a subject matter expert. Responsibilities: • Support the development and execution of Co-op’s strategic growth initiatives through means of partnership, investment, and evaluation of new business models. • Build financial models, create business cases, and analyze data to drive actionable insights for leadership decisions. • Partner with and drive cross-functional efforts in all phases of execution including diligence, business case creation, financial modeling, planning and integration. • Drive proactive ad-hoc financial analysis by identifying what information is needed, where the data can be found and how it should be compiled, analyzed & presented. • Own the set-up, creation and execution of strategic planning, budgeting, and subsequent intra-year forecasting of processes and tools. • Work with department managers to identify best practices for expense tracking and what metrics should be measured; instill focus on forecast accuracy and financial discipline. • Produce budget justification analysis utilized by the Leadership Team to review, prioritize and make decisions on the proposed operating budget. • Produce regular co-op reporting including Board Packets, Business Reviews, and key operational dashboards. • Identify financial impact of strategic objectives, which are to be factored into the five-year strategic plan. • Compile monthly reporting for each department that explains P&L variances and solicit feedback for forecasting. • Interact with internal and external auditors, providing data and explanations on processes flows. • Make decisions guided by policies, procedures, business plans, and guidance from Manager. Required qualifications: • 2+ years of financial planning and analysis experience in Accounting/Finance • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or similar • Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and objectively solve problems using sound judgment • Ability to effectively handle multiple competing priorities and deadlines under pressure • Advanced PC experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Creates a strong, mutually supportive work spirit and culture where people can do their best • Establishes trust and inspires others • Delivers on commitments and holds others to same • Champions the organization and advocates solutions in the overall Company's best interest • Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities • Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions • Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers Preferred qualifications: • MBA or similar certification • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience interfacing with senior management professionals • Experience with Essbase, SAP, and/or equivalent planning and ERP systems • Demonstrated project management skills • Experience working in the Supply Chain industryClosing: At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all.We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn. Pay Transparency We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors. REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.Base Pay Range: $64,600.00 - $97,500.00 per year