SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST

Made by Gather creates brands for modern homemakers that make the home a more special place. Founded in 2003 by entrepreneur Shae Hong, Made by Gather designs and manufactures a portfolio of kitchen essential brands, built with empathy, for the cost-conscious, modern consumer. Made by Gather brands can be found online and in store at major retailers. 

At Made by Gather, we foster human connection in the kitchen, and also at the workplace with our teams. We work collaboratively to listen to our partners, vendors and teams to help us develop insight and deliver something great. We put our customer and our people first, with the belief that we must care for those around you.

The Sr. Financial Analyst will report to the Head of FP&A, and partner with product development and operations organizations, as well as with finance and accounting peers across the company. In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior executives across the company as you contribute to long-term strategic planning, lead the annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly forecasts, and develop and maintain performance reporting and analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cost of Goods Budgeting & Forecasting: Act as the primary financial/quantitative business partner to the product and operations organizations, the Sr. Financial Analyst will be accountable for gathering and maintaining the cost of goods outlook for the company. This accountability includes but is not limited to factory costs, freight, warehousing, and inventory and related investments.
• Expense Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the development of periodic forecasts and budgets for SG&A for the product and operations departments. 
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Lead the preparation of high-quality financial reports, presentation, and dashboards for the Executive Leadership team, delivered in a timely manner with meaningful analysis, to enable discussion of monthly results and key financial topics
• Special Projects / Ad-hoc Support / Analysis: Execute high-quality and timely analysis for Executive Leadership team as well as other functional areas.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports. Have a point of view on and drive improvements in data quality, new BI tools, and business process to support the same.
• Role will require occasional travel to corporate offices in New York and Montreal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Logistics or related field. MBA preferred.
• 3 years of experience in finance and/or accounting. Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, or retail environments is preferred.
• Critical thinking, self-starter who embraces change and can lead innovation in financial reporting and modeling.
• Strong project management skills with ability to multi-task, prioritize and work well under tight deadlines.
• Experience in supply chain, warehouse distribution and/or logistics knowledge is preferred.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and their implications.
• Growth mindset and comfort with change.
• Strong communication and team building skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization/BI tools.

*Full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, hybrid work schedule, extended medical/dental/vision, 401k plan company match, EAP, discount program, holidays and Summer Fridays.