For more than 50 years, Cannondale has been a leading innovator in the cycling world. As more riders of all ages and abilities get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we're here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Fueled by a free-thinking, always-game, got-your-back mentality, we ditched the rulebook and set forward on a path to make iconic bikes that simply work better. We look forward to the ride with you.
Come ride with us as the Commercial Finance Analyst in our Wilton office. This role is key in supporting the financial planning and analysis for our global commercial business, with a particular focus on the North American market. This position will partner closely with the Finance and Sales teams to drive financial insights, develop strategic analysis, and support the development of profitable growth strategies.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Financial Reporting Systems Administration:
- Serve as an administrator for global financial systems (HFM and Planful), ensuring seamless operation and data integrity.
- Maintain and update global financial reporting tools to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful reporting.
- Financial Analysis & Support:
- Prepare comprehensive analyses, reports, and presentations for consolidated global financials (including actuals, forecasts, and budgets).
- Collaborate with Finance Management and Sales Management to support profitable growth strategies in the North American region, encompassing analysis on customer segmentation, pricing, and headcount planning.
- Financial Planning & Coordination:
- Support preparation of the Annual Budget, Monthly Forecasts, and Ad-Hoc Scenario Plans to help inform strategic decisions.
- Work with global finance team to align North America financial performance with the global strategic vision.
- Month-End Reporting:
- Prepare and review month-end close financials and provide variance analysis vs. Budget and Forecast, identifying key insights and trends.
- Deliver actionable recommendations aimed at improving overall financial performance.
- Sales Planning & Support:
- Assist in constructing the Annual Commercial Sales Plan, focusing on aspects such as customer payment terms, employee commissions, and KPI tracking.
- Track and analyze monthly Operational Expenses within the North American commercial teams.
- Champion and encourage a positive working environment and effective teamwork in line with the Company’s values, behaviors and culture.
- Contribute to the company's success by leading and assisting in other projects and tasks assigned.
- Follow internal controls and company policy as set by company and job function.
- Work collaboratively with the Leadership team and encourage a culture of continuous process improvement.
What You Bring to the Table:
- BS degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting. Other degrees considered given relevant experience.
- 2-3+ years of related financial experience.
- Excellent financial analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting, and a proven ability to work across functions within an organization.
- Superior Excel skills mandatory.
- Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision plans
- Hybrid work environment
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
- 401k and company match
- Commuter Incentive Program
- Volunteer Time Off
- Voluntary benefits (critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances)
- Great discounts on company products
- Employee Wellness Program
- EAP benefit
- Parental Leave program
- Access to group home and auto insurance
- A mix of casual yet professional culture
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About the organization
As a proud member of the Pon Holdings family, Cannondale benefits from the strong foundation and extensive network of one of the Netherlands' largest family-owned businesses, as well as the largest bike portfolio in the world: Pon.Bike, including brands like Gazelle, Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Kalkhoff, Focus, Urban Arrow, Veloretti and Swapfiets. Being a part of Cannondale means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization backed by the strength and stability of Pon Holdings.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cannondale we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, regardless of your gender or race, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Our DEI Mission Statement: At Cannondale, we are on a mission to inspire cycling for all. Whoever you were, are, or will be, you can find yourself here. Our diverse line-up of bikes reflects diverse voices, diverse communities, and diverse aspirations. We know the only way to foster that diversity is to foster inclusion in our perspectives. We are committed to not only seeking unique voices, but also cultivating, embracing, and channeling those of every member of the Cannondale community. We understand that doing so makes both our company and our products better. It’s why we want you to Come Ride With Us – because bikes belong to us all.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. For additional information, please click here. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for a role with or participate in the hiring process with the Company, please let us know.
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What We Do
We’re a free-thinking bicycle company that wants to inspire the world to ride.
We’ve been around since 1971, but we’re just getting started. Disruptive through relentless innovation, we're guided by a love for cycling, and making cycling better – whatever it takes.
We believe in the joy of the bicycle as a common denominator shared across the world. Join us in searching for new and better ways to share it with anyone who wants to take a ride.
Headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut, USA, we have offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.
