Backcountry · 8 hours ago
FP&A Manager – Operational Finance
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expBackcountry is dedicated to connecting people to their passions through premium outdoor products and exceptional service. The FP&A Manager – Operational Finance will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial success and support strategic decision-making.
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Hiring Manager
Jessica Hay
Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with department heads to develop accurate and achievable financial plans
Provide guidance and support to ensure alignment of departmental budgets with overall business objectives
Analyze financial and operational performance, identifying trends, opportunities and areas for improvement
Own monthly reporting packages, variance analysis, and executive dashboards; translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Operationalize recurring analyses into always-on dashboards and alerts, ensuring stakeholders receive timely insights and next-best-actions
Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, investment decisions and strategic planning
Evaluate the financial impact of proposed business initiatives and provide recommendations
Prepare and present month, quarterly and annual financial reports to executive leadership
Communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner, facilitating understanding across various departments
Collaborate with accounting, operations, marketing and other departments to gather data and insights for financial analysis
Work closely with business partners to understand key drivers of financial performance and incorporate insights into planning processes
Champion an AI-first approach to FP&A; identify steps in core processes where AI can improve speed/quality, and implement solutions ranging from CustomGPTs to automated workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
Proven experience (5+ years) in financial planning and analysis in the retail or ecommerce industry
Deep understanding of the ecommerce supply chain and associated business drivers
Hands-on experience applying AI and workflow-automation tools to streamline Finance processes and eliminate manual work
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software
Previous managerial experience
Preferred
Master's/MBA preferred
Benefits
Paid time off policies
401(k)/RRSP match
Medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies
Employee discounts at our portfolio companies
Company
Backcountry
Backcountry is an outdoor retail company that provides products and services for a wide range of recreational activities. It is a sub-organization of Qurate Retail.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$112M2024-09-18Debt Financing· $112M
2024-09-09Acquired
2007-05-07Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Melanie Cox
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Judd Tirnauer
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-09
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