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Amer Sports · 1 day ago

Manager, Finance Planning

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Amer Sports is a company that connects individuals with a passion for sports and the outdoors. They are seeking a Manager of Finance Planning to lead global planning initiatives and enhance financial planning capabilities across various functions. This role involves managing financial planning cycles, driving cross-functional projects, and providing advanced financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Consumer GoodsSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Orchestrate the end-to-end financial planning cadence (long-range strategic planning, annual business planning, quarterly forecasting), ensuring milestones, dependencies, and deliverables are met across key stakeholders

Lead cross-functional planning transformation projects and implementation of new AI Forecasting modules. This includes creating project briefs, developing timelines, identifying and managing risks, and driving stakeholder alignment, with formal PMO rigor (i.e., development of charters, documentation of RACI, and tracking against key milestones)

Drive change management for new planning processes and tools by designing and delivering communication strategies and training programs that leverage best practices to maximize user adoption and engagement

Ensure accuracy and completeness of global financial plans by establishing and monitoring planning policies, forecast timelines, data quality standards, and centralized planning assumptions

Optimize the current financial planning process by reducing forecast time, enhancing forecast accuracy by including operational KPIs, developing and maintaining playbooks for planning processes, rationalizing user access, championing best practices, and identifying areas for automation

Scale the OneStream financial planning platform by partnering with the OneStream system administration Team. Amplify the voice of the business by translating needs into system requirements and test cases

Serve as the primary liaison between Director, brand/regional FP&A, and Group functions; ensure alignment on process and targets

Support strategic projects and analyses as needed (i.e., driver-based scenario modeling, variance analysis, cost initiatives, working capital)

Advocate for a culture of accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement

Qualification

Financial planningFinancial modelingOneStreamStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelChange managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

7+ years of progressive experience in finance, with experience in financial planning and consolidation

Demonstrated program and stakeholder management skills to drive planning initiatives; ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis

In-depth knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, financial modeling, and forecasting approaches

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning software

Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; ability to adapt quickly to change and manage competing priorities effectively

Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree

Retail or D2C Experience

Experience with OneStream preferred and/or other financial systems (i.e., Oracle Planning)

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision

401k with company match

Life insurance

Pre-tax transit discounts

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Smart casual dress

Discounts on quality products: Benefit from compelling discounts on our own-brand products (including Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Peak Performance, and more).