Sr. BI Analyst, FP&A

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

New Balance's finance transformation team is building a best-in-class digitally enabled, agile and integrated Finance function that drives data-driven decisions and strategic business outcomes, creating enterprise value for the long-term. We are seeking a highly motivated individual that will play a pivotal role in the finance organization by leveraging data to drive business decisions.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Design and develop dashboards to drive smarter data driven decisions. Leverage previous experience linking different data sets from multiple sources to create reporting and analytics. Use data querying tools such as Power BI to extract, analyze, and visualize data effectively. Initially, this role will work to create global gross margin and open sales order dashboards for financial planning & analysis.
• Collaboration and communication: Work closely with our internal business partners throughout the organization to gather and analyze data, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Technical skills: Work to understand opportunities to connect and integrate data from all of NB's new systems (D365, Oracle EPM, 09, Flex PLM, Aptos) to reduce time spent on non-value add manual data aggregation work for the Finance function. Optimize SQL queries to ensure performance and adherence to data governance.
• Process improvement: Collaborate with finance teams to propose recommendations for improvements to current methods used in collecting data, performing variance analyses, and creating reports.
• Change management support: Communicate the results of analysis to key stakeholders and provide support during the change management process.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics or related field
• 3-6 years' prior experience and interest in leveraging advanced technologies (Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, SQL queries, Python) in Finance to design, develop, and maintain dashboards and enhance reporting and analytics
• Perform complex analysis on large data sets from multiple sources and be able to interpret data along with developing visualizations
• Knowledge and experience working in a similar role within Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, or similar Industry
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and propensity to think differently and embrace new processes and technologies
• Experience with ERP systems such as D365 preferred, but notrequired
• Experience with EPM systems such as Oracle EPM preferred, but notrequired

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.