Academy Sports

Lead Finance Enterprise

Headquarters - Katy, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

AccountingForecastingExcelFP&ALeadershipCommunication

About the role

We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey.
Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!

Ownership of financial planning support for internal business partners
Business decision support lead for marketing planning functional areas
Collaborate and provide guidance to senior management teams to help them define and enable business strategies
Responsible for providing support for Budget to Actual/Open to Buy, forecast alignment, and adjusted margin data
Responsible for providing financial support related to feasibility analysis, Budget to Actual/Open to Buy, ROI, margin implementation, business case development, and ensuring soundness of process used to drive financial results from projects
Identify and drive process improvements within the organization
We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first.
Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure - you'll launch one of your own.

Regular attendance required
Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules
Duties may change and Team Members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent required
MBA/MSF or CPA preferred
At least eight (8) years of experience, including planning, forecasting, analyzing reporting and business partnering
Previous FP&A/Corporate Finance experience preferred while Strategy/management consulting, Investment Banking will be considered
Retail/e-commerce experience a plus

Strategic thinker who can also understand tactical delivery of analysis as needed
Track record of delivering high-impact results year-over-year
Excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills
Ability to analyze financial data, prepare financial reports, statements and projections
Ability to formulate, initiate, administer policies and procedures for effective fiscal control
Can handle a high degree of complexity and ambiguity and translate to simplification
Hard-working and results-oriented
Creativity, flexibility and an entrepreneurial mindset to the solution of business issues; sound business judgment
Analytical and process-improvement oriented
Thorough knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, credit policy practices, and industry data sources.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to establish strong relationships with your team, peers and senior management
Advanced Excel skills

Analyze and support annual planning and monthly forecasting processes and models for financial and internal planning partners, including examining wide sources of data and translating it into meaningful and useful insights for internal business partners

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country - but what truly sets us apart is our people.
Focus with business partners to drive accurate forecasting & long-term vision to ensure financial targets are met
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country - but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure - you'll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!
Education:
We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
What fuels us?
Our belief in the power of fun.

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

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