Financial Analyst, FP&A

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, North America FP&A, the Financial Analyst, FP&A will support monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc analysis for Corporate and the North America Power Tools and Hand Tools business units.  The analyst will help maintain financial models, enhance reporting tools, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely insights that drive better business decisions.

This role is designed for early-career professionals with high potential, offering exposure to Selling General and Administrative (SG&A) expense planning, CAPEX planning, headcount planning, and data-driven decision support as the candidate develops. This position could be based from either our Sparks, MD; Huntersville, NC; or Apex, NC offices. 

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Financial Planning Support
  
  • Develop SG&A and headcount annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
  • Prepare routine variance analyses comparing actuals to budget, forecast, and prior year
  • Maintain and enhance financial models used for forecasting and budget support

• Reporting & Analytic
  
  • Run routine SAP and SmartView reports to support cost center owners, functional leaders, and Finance leadership
  • Support Tableau dashboards and other reporting tools by validating data, refreshing content, and assisting with enhancements
  • Contribute to tracking and reporting of CoOp Advertising, Marketing Development Funds, A&P and other commercial spend

• Business Partner Support
  
  • Work with Sales, Marketing, and Other G&A partners to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and understand cost drivers
  • Help document and maintain procedural guides, RACIs, and SOPs for recurring FP&A processes
  • Respond to ad-hoc requests from business partners and Finance leadership

• Continuous Improvement
  
  • Participate in system or process enhancement initiatives (e.g., SAP, SmartView, Tableau, CRM reporting)
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in data gathering, reporting cadence, or modeling workflows

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
• 0 – 2 years of experience in finance, accounting, GAAP, data analytics, or internship experience in related fields required
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, basic modeling, and lookup functions required 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment required
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines with strong follow-through
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred)
• Exposure to Hyperion, SmartView, or other planning tools preferred; experience with Tableau or Power BI tools (academic, internship, or on-the-job exposure acceptable)