Corporate FP&A Manager

Description

Drive Financial Strategy and Business Performance at GSM Outdoors

At GSM Outdoors, we design, develop, and deliver products that fuel outdoor adventures. With a growing portfolio of leading brands across the hunting, shooting, fishing, and outdoor recreation industries, our business continues to evolve and expand.

We are seeking an experienced Corporate FP&A Manager to join our Finance team and play a key role in driving financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis across the organization. This role will serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, providing the financial insights needed to make informed decisions and drive profitable growth.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical finance professional who can move comfortably between detailed financial analysis and executive-level business discussions.

Position Summary

The Corporate FP&A Manager is responsible for leading enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, executive reporting, and strategic financial analysis for GSM Outdoors.

This position will consolidate business performance across the company's portfolio of brands and functions while providing actionable insights to executive leadership. The Corporate FP&A Manager will play a critical role in preparing Board of Directors and lender reporting, supporting acquisitions and strategic initiatives, developing financial models, and continuously improving the company's FP&A processes and reporting capabilities.

This is a highly visible role that requires strong financial acumen, business partnership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to senior leadership.

What You'll Do

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the monthly financial forecasting process, ensuring timely and accurate financial projections.
• Manage the annual operating plan and long-range financial planning processes.
• Partner with business leaders to understand financial performance, risks, opportunities, and underlying business drivers.
• Continuously improve forecasting methodologies and processes to increase accuracy and visibility.
• Develop financial scenarios and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making.

Executive, Board & Lender Reporting

• Consolidate financial results across business units, brands, and functional areas.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages for the CFO, CEO, Board of Directors, and lenders.
• Analyze monthly financial results and communicate key trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop executive-level presentations and materials for monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, consistent, and aligned with leadership expectations.

Financial Modeling & Business Analysis

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models supporting:
  • Revenue
  • Gross Margin
  • EBITDA
  • Cash Flow
  • Working Capital
  • Free Cash Flow
  • Capital Investments
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Support pricing and profitability analyses, including customer and product profitability.
• Evaluate SG&A productivity and cost optimization opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis to support capital allocation and investment decisions.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and modeling for executive leadership and strategic initiatives.

KPI & Performance Management

• Own enterprise KPI reporting and dashboards.
• Establish consistent financial and operational performance measurements across brands and functions.
• Partner with business leaders to develop meaningful KPIs aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide leadership with actionable insights into business performance and financial trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial visibility and decision-making through enhanced reporting and analytics.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Partner closely with Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other business leaders.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to improve forecast accuracy and financial performance.
• Translate financial results into clear business recommendations and action plans.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to leaders across the organization.
• Build strong relationships across departments while maintaining financial discipline and objectivity.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Support acquisition due diligence through financial analysis, modeling, and performance evaluation.
• Develop financial models to assess potential acquisition opportunities.
• Analyze acquisition synergies, financial risks, and potential value creation opportunities.
• Support post-acquisition integration planning and financial reporting.
• Assist with tracking financial performance and synergies following acquisitions.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting, and financial planning methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring reporting and analytical processes.
• Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing development of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and related reporting solutions.
• Partner with IT and Finance stakeholders to improve financial systems, reporting tools, and data accessibility.
• Leverage business intelligence tools to enhance financial analysis and decision-making.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, investment banking, or a related discipline.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present financial information effectively to executive leadership and other senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and financial integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or other advanced finance-related credential.
• Experience supporting consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, retail, or branded products businesses.
• Experience working in a multi-brand or multi-business-unit organization.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and visualization platforms.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, or post-acquisition integration.
• Experience preparing Board of Directors, lender, or investor-level financial reporting.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Connects financial performance to broader business strategy and identifies opportunities to drive profitable growth.
• Financial Acumen: Demonstrates strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, financial modeling, and business drivers.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Uses data and financial analysis to identify trends, solve problems, and make sound recommendations.
• Executive Communication: Communicates complex financial concepts clearly and confidently to senior leadership.
• Business Partnership: Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively across Finance and the broader organization.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains a high level of accuracy and quality in financial reporting and analysis.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, automate reporting, and improve financial visibility.
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes initiative, follows through on commitments, and delivers high-quality work in a timely manner.

How Success Will Be Measured

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:

• Accurate and timely monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range plans.
• High-quality executive, Board, and lender reporting.
• Improved forecast accuracy and increased visibility into financial and operational drivers.
• Actionable insights that support profitable growth and informed business decisions.
• Consistent enterprise KPI reporting across brands and functions.
• Successful financial support of acquisitions, integrations, and strategic initiatives.
• Improved FP&A processes, reporting automation, and financial planning capabilities.
• Strong partnerships with executive leadership and cross-functional business teams.

Why GSM Outdoors?

At GSM Outdoors, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the financial strategy and growth of a dynamic portfolio of outdoor brands. This is a highly visible position where your analysis and recommendations will directly influence business decisions, investments, acquisitions, and long-term growth.

If you're a strategic finance professional who enjoys combining financial analysis, business partnership, and strategic problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you.

GSM Outdoors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed.