Backroads company
**About the Department**
The Finance team is an international group of financial professionals dedicated to supporting our global business, protecting company assets, and providing strategic analysis, budgeting, and reporting to support the company’s objectives. The team plays a critical role to ensure the company’s long-term financial health and sustainability by managing resources, optimizing financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making across international operations.
The department is comprised of several teams, which include the below:
This is a new role! By joining the Finance team at Backroads, you’ll be part of a group that values building excellent and efficient processes and fostering a positive employee experience that rewards high performance with growth opportunities. **About the Role:** The FP&A Senior Analyst will play a critical role in monitoringand analyzing financial performance across international locations, identifying cost-saving opportunities, providing robust budgeting & forecasting support, and ensuring compliance with local regulations, all while considering global economic factors and reporting to senior management on the overall financial health of the international operations.
**During your first year, Backroads will be implementing new FP&A systems to support and enhance our service level to our internal business partners**. **What You’ll Be Doing:** Use internal business knowledge and external data (e.g. market trends, economic indicators, and historical data) to accurately forecast future global budget needs.* Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key trends and insights.* Assist department managers in interpreting financial and budget reports, analyzing data, planning budgets and in projecting costs on existing, proposed new, or expanded programs.* *Cost Management:** Identify cost-reduction strategies across global operations, while considering local regulations, market dynamics and company business plans.* Analyze spending patterns and identify areas for cost optimization.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and cost control.* *Systems & Reporting** Participate in system implementation projects for new FP&A tools* Develop and maintain standardized reporting systems to track global budget performance and identify potential risks.* Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.* *Communication** Prepare clear, effective and Backroads business-focused communications (words and data) about financial performance and variances from budget* Seek collaborations and build effective communication channels to develop deep understanding of economics of assigned business areas* *Other duties as requested*Conduct regular variance analysis and work with business area managers to explain deviations from budgeted amounts; identify areas of concern and areas for opportunity. *Strong analytical skills:* Ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions, all tailored to our business model and industry.Expert attention to details and strong adherence to quality and accuracy of work product. *Communication skills:* Effective communication with diverse stakeholders across multiple time zones and cultures. Proven ability to communicate financial story in business terms tailored to our industry (explain the why and how, not just the math) Knowledge of international markets, currency fluctuations, and cross-border transactions.Experience with global budgeting and forecasting.*Proficiency in software tools:* Expertise in using financial software, spreadsheets, and data visualization tools.Strong proficiency with
skills, NetSuite, ERP systems, MS Office, financial accounting and budgeting software applications, and data visualization tools including Power BI; Expert-level analytical and financial modeling skills. Maturity, adaptability,
professionalism, and high level of discretion are required; strategic thinking, ability to influence and persuade, and ability to interact with Senior Management. Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to deadlines. Positive, can-do attitude, thirst for learning, and a hard-working commitment to achieving goals.*Experience Required:* 5+ years in FP&A, preferable with a focus on international operations.
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance* 401(k) with company match, flex plan, and parental leave* Generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and additional time off to go on Backroads trips!* Complimentary trips and trip discounts for employees, and trip discounts for employees’ friends and family!* Outdoor industry discounts and deals* Alternative commuter incentives for biking, walking, carpooling, or using public transportation to get to work* Wellness programs and regular lunchtime bike rides and yogaAt Backroads, we uphold a commitment to transparency and fairness within our hiring process, particularly regarding compensation. The salary range posted for each role applies to both employment offers and employees actively working in the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Finance team is an international group of financial professionals dedicated to supporting our global business, protecting company assets, and providing strategic analysis, budgeting, and reporting to support the company’s objectives. The team plays a critical role to ensure the company’s long-term financial health and sustainability by managing resources, optimizing financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making across international operations.
The department is comprised of several teams, which include the below:
This is a new role! By joining the Finance team at Backroads, you’ll be part of a group that values building excellent and efficient processes and fostering a positive employee experience that rewards high performance with growth opportunities. **About the Role:** The FP&A Senior Analyst will play a critical role in monitoringand analyzing financial performance across international locations, identifying cost-saving opportunities, providing robust budgeting & forecasting support, and ensuring compliance with local regulations, all while considering global economic factors and reporting to senior management on the overall financial health of the international operations.
**During your first year, Backroads will be implementing new FP&A systems to support and enhance our service level to our internal business partners**. **What You’ll Be Doing:** Use internal business knowledge and external data (e.g. market trends, economic indicators, and historical data) to accurately forecast future global budget needs.* Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key trends and insights.* Assist department managers in interpreting financial and budget reports, analyzing data, planning budgets and in projecting costs on existing, proposed new, or expanded programs.* *Cost Management:** Identify cost-reduction strategies across global operations, while considering local regulations, market dynamics and company business plans.* Analyze spending patterns and identify areas for cost optimization.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and cost control.* *Systems & Reporting** Participate in system implementation projects for new FP&A tools* Develop and maintain standardized reporting systems to track global budget performance and identify potential risks.* Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.* *Communication** Prepare clear, effective and Backroads business-focused communications (words and data) about financial performance and variances from budget* Seek collaborations and build effective communication channels to develop deep understanding of economics of assigned business areas* *Other duties as requested*Conduct regular variance analysis and work with business area managers to explain deviations from budgeted amounts; identify areas of concern and areas for opportunity. *Strong analytical skills:* Ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions, all tailored to our business model and industry.Expert attention to details and strong adherence to quality and accuracy of work product. *Communication skills:* Effective communication with diverse stakeholders across multiple time zones and cultures. Proven ability to communicate financial story in business terms tailored to our industry (explain the why and how, not just the math) Knowledge of international markets, currency fluctuations, and cross-border transactions.Experience with global budgeting and forecasting.*Proficiency in software tools:* Expertise in using financial software, spreadsheets, and data visualization tools.Strong proficiency with
skills, NetSuite, ERP systems, MS Office, financial accounting and budgeting software applications, and data visualization tools including Power BI; Expert-level analytical and financial modeling skills. Maturity, adaptability,
professionalism, and high level of discretion are required; strategic thinking, ability to influence and persuade, and ability to interact with Senior Management. Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to deadlines. Positive, can-do attitude, thirst for learning, and a hard-working commitment to achieving goals.*Experience Required:* 5+ years in FP&A, preferable with a focus on international operations.
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance* 401(k) with company match, flex plan, and parental leave* Generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and additional time off to go on Backroads trips!* Complimentary trips and trip discounts for employees, and trip discounts for employees’ friends and family!* Outdoor industry discounts and deals* Alternative commuter incentives for biking, walking, carpooling, or using public transportation to get to work* Wellness programs and regular lunchtime bike rides and yogaAt Backroads, we uphold a commitment to transparency and fairness within our hiring process, particularly regarding compensation. The salary range posted for each role applies to both employment offers and employees actively working in the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr