What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Hayward Holdings, Inc.?
Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control, and energy solutions at our company-owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.
We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our Corporate FP&A team. This role provides critical support across Corporate G&A functions, driving forecast accuracy, supporting global reporting processes, and contributing to our cost-savings and performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and a passion for building scalable processes and reporting. This position is located in Charlotte, NC.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our Corporate FP&A team. This role provides critical support across Corporate G&A functions, driving forecast accuracy, supporting global reporting processes, and contributing to our cost-savings and performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and a passion for building scalable processes and reporting. This position is located in Charlotte, NC.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly reporting deliverables including the Monthly Operating Review (MOR), monthly flash, and variance analysis.
- Assist in quarterly reporting cycles (Flux, Budget, Forecast), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
- Drive forecast accuracy across Corporate G&A departments by partnering closely with cost center owners and FP&A leadership.
- Prepare and maintain full P&L reporting packages for Corporate G&A and global consolidation needs.
- Support 3rd-party cost savings initiatives by tracking opportunities, validating benefits, and providing financial visibility.
- Identify cost drivers, trends, and risks through detailed analysis of Opex categories.
- Assist in building repeatable processes that enhance transparency and financial accountability.
- Manage and enhance Power BI dashboards used for executive reporting, forecast insights, and KPI tracking.
- Support the standardization of global reporting templates and processes across the business, including full P&L views.
- Support automation and efficiency efforts by maintaining data integrity and helping streamline manual reporting files.
- Act as a cross-functional partner to Corporate FP&A and G&A teams (HR, Legal, IT, Finance, etc.).
- Provide timely, accurate ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
- Participate in monthly meetings with department leaders to review variances and key operational trends
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret financial data and explain insights clearly.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
- Working knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualization tools preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and present findings professionally.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Growth mindset with a passion for learning, process improvement, and taking ownership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related analytical field.
- 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a similar analytical role.