Financial Analyst III - FP&A

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***Candidates must be located in Michigan and available to work on-site in West Michigan 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).***
Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the ever-expanding portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty and Wolverine. Wolverine Worldwide’s continued success is driven by our ability to stay true to our simple mission: we empower, engage and inspire our consumers – every step of the way.
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support our enterprise-level Financial Planning and Analysis Team. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.Historical Analysis:

• Analyze revenue, gross margin, and SG&A expense variances in actual results and across forecast iterations. Communicate findings to management, and initiate corrective actions where necessary with budget owners
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis on historical results highlighting key performance drivers; summarize results, insights, key indicators, and any actionable recommendations for management
• Summarize weekly key performance indicators including order intake, order backlog, and shipments with comparisons to expectations where applicable.

Planning, Forecasting, and Driving the Business:

• Assist in developing process and cadence for the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and intra-quarter outlooks
• Develop and maintain financial models for forward-looking projections that includes P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Through analytical rigor, pressure test financial assumptions to identify areas of opportunity and risk; assist in further exploiting opportunities and/or development of risk contingencies
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather insights, drive improvements in forecasting across the organization, and support decision-making
• Continuously evaluate and improve forecasting systems, tools, and processes to drive efficacy and efficiency
• Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree plus five or more years of experience in finance or related role focused on analytics
• Highly analytical with ability to effectively present data and the underlying story to management
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and scenario analyses
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement mindset to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.