Columbia Outlet Store Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

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At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: "It's perfect. Now make it better." As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Columbia Sportswear Finance & Accounting teams overseethefinancial health andforwardstrategy for a portfolio of four global brands. These teams exercise expertise across Compliance, Credit, FinancialPlanning andReporting, Tax, Treasury, and Strategy. Advancing traditional Finance & Accounting functions, the organization is also driving exciting innovation in the applicationofadvanced analytics andautomatedintelligence.

As the Senior Financial Analyst for North America DTC Brick & Mortar, you will provide strategic and financial support to drive effective, efficient, and informed decisions for B&M subchannels inclusive of our outlet, employee and brand door fleet. You will drive all aspects of financial planning (long-range planning,budgeting,and forecasting) and analysis for these divisions, including supporting major projects. You will receivebroad exposure to the corporate operations of a multinational and opportunities to work with several cross functional partners and leaders.

HOWYOU WILLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Influence,enableand coachyour business partners to make sound business decisions.
• Actively engage with, and be the key finance partner supporting the VP NA Retail
• Develop and utilize driver-based financial modeling and analysis.
• Lead the development and compilation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, as well as forecast to actual variances analysis for the Brick & Mortar function.
• Actively engage in the development of three-year, strategic, and long-range financial plans.
• Create insightful and accurate reporting tools,processes,and ad hoc analyses with a focus on clear storytelling, action-oriented output,and an ongoing drive for continuous improvement
• Partner with accounting on complex issues such as store and asset impairments, key reserves and lease obligations.
• Develop financial justification for key investments (new stores ROI, vendor capabilities, headcounts).

YOU ARE

• Nimble and detail-oriented, ableto work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy
• Able to build rapport andeffective relationships with a large number of partnerswhile serving asa challenger inthedevelopment ofsound financial/business plans
• Curious,goingbeyond thesurface to find opportunity and harvest it
• Customer-focused and influencing, capable ofemphasizinginformationto enableandguidecross-functional Senior Management decision-making processesaimed at growth and profitability

YOUHAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, related field, or equivalent
• 5-8+ years' experiencefocused onfinancial forecasting, budgeting,andanalysiswith demonstratedorganizational and communication abilities
• Experience in supporting Direct to Consumer and Brick and Mortar is critical for this role
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to identify potential and/or existing financial issues, evaluate available options and recommend corrective action
• Demonstrated ability to create effective excel models and presentations
• Ability to deliver clear, compelling presentations to cross-functional and executive audiences effectively translating complex data into actionable insights
• Experience with visual analytics tools, such as Power BIor Tableau, and prior experience with enterprise-level planning systems such as IBM Cognos TM1strongly preferred

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.