Financial Analyst Sr.

Hayward Industries

$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA preferred.
  • 7+ years of finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or consumer-packaged goods.
  • Expertise in Gross-to-Net Sales analysis, including Price, Volume, and Mix (PVM).
  • Advanced Excel skills required; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
  • Experience with ERP systems like Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Gross Sales reporting and analysis for month-end close and forecasting.
  • Conduct detailed Gross Sales driver analysis, focusing on PVM and SKU performance.
  • Support pricing analytics and assess product-level profitability and rate realization.
  • Assist with forecasting rebates and allowances with tracking and documentation.
  • Collaborate with Sales Ops to provide insights on customer performance.
  • Engage in SKU-level budgeting and profit-enhancing initiatives.
  • Prepare financial deliverables for budgeting and monthly reporting processes.

Benefits

  • High visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership and C-suite executives.
  • Opportunities to contribute directly to profitability and financial strategy.
  • Dynamic environment within a leading company in the pool equipment market.
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Senior Financial Analyst within the North America Finance team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the North America Segment P&L, with a strong focus on Gross-to-Net Sales and Gross Sales drivers. This includes detailed analysis of Price, Volume, and Mix (PVM), SKU-level budgeting and rate realization, and customer-level insights to explain performance vs. reference periods. The role also supports pricing analytics, rebate/allowance forecasting, and profitability modeling, while working closely with the Expense COE (SG&A) and COGS COE to ensure full P&L alignment to Adjusted EBITDA targets. This position has high visibility with senior leadership and the C-suite, directly supporting the Director of North America Finance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead reporting and analysis of Gross Sales during month-end close, forecasting, and budget cycles, with clear articulation of key drivers.
  • Conduct Gross Sales driver analysis, including PVM (Price, Volume, Mix), channel/customer trends, and SKU-level performance vs. budget, forecast, and prior year.
  • Support SKU rate and pricing analytics, evaluating rate realization, discounting practices, and product-level profitability as needed.
  • Assist in rebate and allowance forecasting, including but not limited to agreement documentation, and forecast tracking.
  • Partner with Sales Ops and Commercial leadership to provide actionable insights on customer performance.
  • Contribute to SKU-level budgeting and rationalization initiatives, enhancing Segment profitability and visibility.
  • Collaborate with the Expense COE and COGS COE to ensure SG&A and COGS inputs align with North America P&L and AEBITDA objectives.
  • Prepare North America deliverables for Global FP&A processes, including budgets, 9+3, 6+6, bridges, and monthly reporting.
  • Provide analysis and commentary that supports CFO flash reporting, executive decks, and board-level presentations.
  • Develop standardized customer and product profitability models and pro-forma analysis to support business cases.
  • Partner with the Business Intelligence COE to enhance and automate dashboards, reporting, and KPI visibility.
  • Provide financial insights for Regional Sales Team P&Ls, supporting accountability at the field level.
  • Document processes, reporting calendars, and standard work to improve team efficiency and consistency.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA preferred).
  • 7+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within manufacturing or consumer-packaged goods.
  • Strong experience in Gross-to-Net Sales, Gross Sales driver analysis (PVM), SKU-level budgeting, rebate/allowance forecasting, and pricing analytics.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, advanced formulas); knowledge of Power BI preferred.
  • ERP experience (Microsoft 365 or similar).
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, concise insights and executive-level commentary.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with comfort preparing materials for and presenting to senior leadership and C-suite executives.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; proactive in identifying risks and opportunities to improve profitability.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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