Finance Business Partner

Gymshark$103K — $129K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 5+ years of finance experience in Retail, Gym, CPG or FMCG environments.
  • At least 2 years of experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Proven ability to challenge stakeholders and drive commercial improvements.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting and transforming data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

  • Support periodic forecasts and budgets for North America P&Ls.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of forecasts submitted by stakeholders.
  • Deliver financial analysis to improve processes and operational efficiency.
  • Provide financial guidance to influence business decisions.
  • Monitor and report on key commercial and financial KPIs.
  • Prepare presentations and insights for senior leadership.
  • Partner with Commercial teams to implement value-creating initiatives.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off including holidays and sick leave.
  • 401K contributions up to 6%.
  • Fitness perk available to employees.
  • 50% discount on Gymshark products.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and FSA options.
  • Bonus potential based on performance.
  • Supportive family leave package.
Full Job Description
We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional to join our North America Commercial Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with key stakeholders across Ecommerce, Retail, Wholesale and Gym channels, helping drive sales growth, profitability and strategic decision-making across one of our most important regions.

As a Commercial Finance Business Partner, you'll combine financial expertise with commercial insight, providing data-driven recommendations that influence business performance and support ambitious growth plans.

THE ROLE

Working closely with the Commercial Finance Manager, you will act as a trusted business partner to commercial teams across North America. You'll support forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis and investment decisions, ensuring the business has the financial insight required to maximise sales, margin, inventory health and profitability.

This role requires someone who is confident challenging stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights, and influencing decision-making at all levels of the organisation.

WHAT YOIU'LL BE DOING
Commercial Finance Business Partnering
  • Support the delivery of periodic forecasts and budgets for North America P&Ls.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure forecasts are accurate, robust and submitted on time.
  • Deliver meaningful financial analysis that drives process improvements and operational efficiencies.
  • Provide financial guidance and challenge to support informed business decisions.
  • Monitor and report on key commercial and financial KPIs.
  • Support the preparation and delivery of presentations and insights for senior leadership.
  • Develop conclusions and recommendations on a variety of commercial and financial issues.
  • Partner with Commercial teams to identify and implement initiatives that protect and create value.
Ecommerce
  • Deliver insightful analysis of sales, margin and inventory performance.
  • Monitor progress against budgets and forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
  • Provide recommendations to North America planning teams based on commercial performance trends.
  • Challenge assumptions within forecasting and budgeting processes, with a particular focus on inventory health.
  • Support periodic reforecasting and budgeting up to Gross Margin level.
Retail, Wholesale & Gyms (IRL)
  • Deliver periodic forecasts and budgets up to EBIT level.
  • Analyse performance across Retail, Wholesale and Gym channels, providing actionable recommendations.
  • Identify risks and opportunities and work with commercial teams to deliver improvement plans.
  • Conduct store and gym investment feasibility assessments.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to understand investment requirements and expected returns.
  • Carry out post-investment reviews to assess performance and inform future decision-making.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of finance experience within Retail, Gym, Consumer Products (CPG) or FMCG environments.
  • At least 2 years' experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience presenting financial information to senior leaders in a clear and concise manner.
  • Proven ability to challenge stakeholders and drive commercial improvements.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience gathering, interpreting and transforming data into actionable insight.
Preferred Skills & Experience
  • CPA or equivalent professional finance qualification.
  • Experience supporting omni-channel businesses across Ecommerce, Retail and/or Wholesale.
  • Comfortable working in ambiguity and identifying financial risks and opportunities.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to simplify complex information and develop innovative solutions.
  • Experience working within high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses.

SALARY RANGE

This role has a salary range between $103,000 - $129,000. The base pay offered is based on market, experience, and skills.

THE PERKS.

At Gymshark we believe in the importance of investing in our employees through their physical, mental, and financial health along with being able to provide some fun and inclusive perks along the way.

PTO (including Holidays)
401K contributions up to 6%
Fitness Perk
50% Gymshark Discount
Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA
Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell
Generous Family Leave package - we support you extending your family
Bonus potential

*All benefits are non-contractual, and Gymshark may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided you and our other employees from time to time as it deems appropriate.

About Gymshark

Gymshark is a retail company that provides fitness apparel and accessories. The company's products include leggings, shorts, sports bras, hoodies, and t-shirts. Gymshark was founded in 2012 by Ben Francis and is headquartered in Birmingham, England. The company has a strong social media presence and has collaborated with fitness influencers to promote its products. Gymshark has experienced rapid growth in recent years and has expanded its product line to include men's and women's clothing, as well as accessories such as water bottles and gym bags.
Learn more about Gymshark
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$30 million
Founded
2012
5 Year Trend
+150%
Revenue
$176 million

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