Financial Planning and Analysis Lead

Job Description
Paradigm is seeking an experienced professional to take the role of Financial Planning and Analysis Lead for one of our client's ecommerce businesses. This role supports the P&L management for the business and is responsible for financial related planning activities including financial & operational forecasting, sales quotas analysis & negotiation, business analysis & strategic decision support, and cost optimizations. The individual in this role interacts directly with business category managers, and will support executive business reviews by creating relevant content and narratives to communicate business performance insights, challenges, and opportunities. A key component of this role will not only be to analyze data but also communicate frequently with the management team.

Type: 10 month contract

Location: Boise, ID (hybrid)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, PTO

As the Financial Planning and Analysis Lead, you will:

• Develop and manage weekly, quarterly, and yearly financial forecast & operational targets.
• Develop/maintain business models, analysis, and reports to support business decisions.
• Analyze business trends/KPIs to develop content & narratives for Executive Level reviews.
• Run business performance analysis to influence sales Quota decisions.
• Manage end-to-end P&L analysis and optimization to maximize business growth.
• Identify and drive cost optimization initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Partners with business leaders to develop plans and proactively identify new opportunities.
• Focal point to interact with Finance team across any financial related topics.

Requirements

Our skills and experience wish list includes:

• 5+ years total experience in business planning, operations, finance, or related areas.
• Advanced university degree (e.g. MBA) or demonstrable equivalent experience preferable.
• Demonstrated business acumen and knowledge of eCommerce business fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical thinking, technical analysis, and data manipulation skills.
• Solid finance concepts knowledge and proven experience with finance related functions.
• Expertise in using advanced Excel functions, ability to develop and maintain financial models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience in storytelling.
• Experience in communicating to various management levels, including Director.
• Experience in creating PowerPoint presentations & narratives for executive consumption.
• Strategic mindset and experience forecasting business financial trends.
• Strong relationship and teamwork skills, including partnering and consulting.
• Proactive attitude, ability to work independently and to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

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