Sparx Hockey · 1 month ago
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – B2C, B2B & Commercial
Sparx Hockey is a company focused on ice skate sharpening technology, trusted by NHL teams and various customers globally. They are seeking an experienced FP&A professional to manage financial functions across their B2C, B2B, and commercial business, focusing on forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic planning activities.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Act as a functional lead on FP&A projects and initiatives; this role does not include management of direct reports
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for business channels or functions
Build and refine financial models that support short- and long-term planning
Own consolidated forecast models for revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses
Analyze sales, profitability, customer metrics (CAC, COCA, LTV), and inventory trends
Use data from NetSuite and Shopify to generate channel-level insights
Create dashboards and KPI reports to monitor business performance and guide management actions
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D and Operations to align financial plans with business initiatives
Provide actionable recommendations on pricing, promotions, and customer acquisition strategies
Influence budget ownership and accountability across departments
Support month-end close activities through actuals tracking and variance analysis
Assist in margin analysis and inventory planning efforts with Supply Chain and Operations
Contribute to long-range planning, new product analysis, and market expansion scenarios
Support preparation of materials for executive leadership and board meetings
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of related experience—ideally in a consumer product or omnichannel environment
Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Shopify, and business intelligence tools
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Strong business acumen with ability to translate data into strategic insights
Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with senior leadership
Strong problem solving and quantitative analytical skills
Extremely organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented
Resourceful, self-reliant, and creative in finding ways to solve tough business problems
Preferred
MBA degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package including bonus potential.
Hybrid work flexibility (3 days on site).
Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
A dynamic, team-first culture passionate about sports, technology, and growth.
Company
Sparx Hockey
Sparx is the first true in-home skate sharpening machine. Safe, clean, easy to use & mad accurate.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
North Castle Partners
2020-06-09Private Equity
2015-01-01Seed
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