Sr. Financial Analyst, Marketing FP&A

Under Armour

$80K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field (Accounting/Business Administration)
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Accounting and/or Business Analysis
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office especially financial modeling in Excel
  • Familiarity with corporate financial accounting systems (SAP, IBPF, COPA, Anaplan, etc)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary business partner to VP, Wholesale Marketing and VP, Team Sports
  • Manage forecast submissions and in-month latest estimate updates for Marketing and Fixture Expenses
  • Analyze financial results and provide recommendations for support functions
  • Conduct investment analysis on Marketing KPIs and present results to leadership
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
  • Communicate effectively with management on strategic initiatives
  • Assist in the development of yearly budgets using historical and current market data

Benefits

  • Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days
  • Under Armour merchandise discounts
  • Competitive 401(k) plan matching
  • Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible teammates
  • Health & fitness benefits and resources
Full Job Description
Purpose of Role

The Senior Financial Analyst, Marketing FP&A will partner with the Director of FP&A, in providing strategic, financial, and operational analytics & insights to the Americas Wholesale Marketing and Team Sports Division teams to maximize financial returns of the region. It will work on identifying and developing cost efficiencies across the Americas, ensuring expenditures are managed tightly and in line with approved plans. It will manage submission of selling general & administrative expense and support functions financial plan, ensuring they are submitted in accordance with global direction while developing the level of detail and accuracy. As well as the consolidation of Team Sports division P&L. Responsible for maintaining marketing database and partnering with key teams to recommend and implement process improvement opportunities to drive savings.

Your Impact

Financial Planning
• Serve as primary business partner to VP, Wholesale Marketing and VP, Team Sports and their teams
• Manage forecast submissions as well as the in-month latest estimate updates for Marketing and Fixture Expenses; Ensuring plans are submitted in accordance with the process and continuously seeking to improve accuracy

Business Analytics
• Interpret, analyze, and review financial results of support functions to provide recommendations and ensure accountability
• Analyze Marketing Investment Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and present results to leadership
• Partner with marketing, accounting and sales teams to perform fixtures expense investment analysis and prepare Capital Asset Request supporting documents
• Manage forecasting of Headcount spend and partner with HRBP as needed to gain understanding of changes to headcount.
• Consolidate the Team Sports division P&L by partnering with Wholesale and FP&A revenue-forecasting teams to ensure accurate and reliable financial data
• Contribute to continuous development of business reports and the reporting process to ensure they are reporting developing trends and relevant metrics in the businesses in accordance with the Global framework
• Prepare monthly and quarterly actual variance analysis versus operating plans, prior year results and current forecasts and present to leadership.
• Work with all marketing teammates to understand all variances vs. plan as well as ensuring control against cost center budgets

Other
• Communicate frequently and effectively with all levels and provide recommendations to management on strategic initiatives, project execution and calendar updates
• Execute financial rhythm of month-end close and prepare journal entries to support the close process
• Presentation of results and financial plans to business partners
• Assist in the development of yearly budgets for channels utilizing historical data and current market condition data finding opportunities to mitigate risks
• Support special projects to drive improvement and understanding of complex areas of the business

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field (Accounting/Business Administration)
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Accounting and/or Business Analysis
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially financial modeling in Excel
• Familiarity with corporate financial accounting systems (SAP, IBPF, COPA, Anaplan, etc)

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Baltimore, MD• Workplace location: Four (4) days per week in-office, the remainder of work week remote

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

  • No relocation provided


Base Compensation

$80,000.00-$110,000.00 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
  • Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
  • Competitive 401(k) plan matching
  • Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being


Requisition ID: 166170

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