Senior Financial Analyst

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Reports to: Associate Director, FP&A
Location: Cottonwood Heights, Utah (Hybrid - 3x/week in-office)

About the Role:

Backcountry's FP&A team needs a Senior Financial Analyst who can own full business areas end-to-end — from building models and forecasts to surfacing the insights that drive real decisions. As Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, you will develop financial forecasts and budgets, maintain the company's 13-week cash flow model, and champion AI-driven improvements across core FP&A processes.
Within six months, you will be the go-to analytical partner for your assigned business areas, with stakeholders at every level relying on your reporting and recommendations to guide strategy.
This is a lean team. You will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.

What You'll Do:

Analyze financial data and build financial models that directly inform business decisions across your assigned areas
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders
Develop and maintain financial forecasts and budgets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics, identifying trends and recommending improvements
Model and maintain the company's 13-week cash flow forecast
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business strategies and plans grounded in financial analysis
Participate in developing financial policies, procedures, and best practices
Champion an AI-first approach to FP&A — identify steps in core processes where AI can improve speed and quality, and implement solutions ranging from CustomGPTs to automated workflows

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
2+ years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, and modeling, preferably in retail or ecommerce
Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial analysis software preferred
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Hands-on experience applying AI and workflow-automation tools to streamline Finance processes and eliminate manual work
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present findings to all levels of the organization
Understanding of how business decisions flow through each of the financial statements
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in treasury and cash management
Prior experience in a retail or ecommerce FP&A function

Why Join:
The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership, move fast, and want to see the direct impact of their work.

Cross-Functional Impact: Your analysis and recommendations will reach stakeholders across the organization and directly shape how the business allocates resources and sets strategy.
AI-First Skill Building: You will actively apply AI and automation tools to modernize FP&A workflows — building skills that define the next generation of finance professionals.
End-to-End Ownership: You will own entire business areas from forecasting through reporting, with the autonomy to identify problems and implement solutions yourself.
Competitive Benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts across our portfolio of brands.

Interview Process:

Recruiter Screen - A 30- to 45-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role, your background, and what you are looking for.
Hiring Manager Interview - Conversation focused on your financial modeling experience, analytical approach, and how you have applied AI tools in Finance workflows.
Technical / Case Discussion - A deeper dive into a financial analysis or modeling scenario relevant to the role.
In-Person Interview - We'd like to meet you at our Salt Lake City office. Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.
Reference Checks - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.
Offer - We move quickly for the right candidate.

Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.