Manager, Finance Business Partner (FP&A)

As the Manager, Finance Business Partner (FP&A) at SharkNinja, you'll engage in financial planning and analysis, forecast budgets, and develop financial models. Your responsibilities also include profitability analysis, tracking key performance metrics, and collaborating with account teams on pricing and promotional strategies to optimize financial outcomes.

To consider yourself a strong candidate for the Manager, Finance Business Partner (FP&A) role at SharkNinja, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, along with 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis. Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI is essential, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.

The Manager, Finance Business Partner (FP&A) plays a crucial role in collaborating cross-functionally at SharkNinja. You’ll work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure that financial goals align with overall business strategies, thereby fostering a strong partnership that drives success.

In the role of Manager, Finance Business Partner (FP&A) at SharkNinja, you will conduct a variety of financial analyses including tracking sales metrics, promotional spend efficiency, and conducting variance analyses. These insights will be pivotal in helping guide strategic decisions for key retail accounts.

A Finance Business Partner at SharkNinja stands to benefit from significant growth opportunities. The role encourages personal development through high-impact learning programs and leadership support, while the collaborative environment allows for increasing responsibilities and career advancement within a leading consumer product company.

When discussing your financial modeling experience, highlight specific examples where your models have contributed to strategic decision-making, such as budget forecasts or ROI analyses. Mention the tools you've used and how your financial insights have positively impacted business outcomes.

To effectively manage competing priorities, I utilize a prioritization framework that considers deadlines, importance, and overall business impact. I make a list of tasks, assess their urgencies, and regularly communicate with my team to ensure alignment on priorities.

Building relationships with non-finance stakeholders is key to success. I strive to simplify complex financial concepts and present data in an accessible way, making it easier for other teams to understand financial implications and engage with our budget processes.

I ensure accuracy in financial reporting by implementing a systematic review process that includes double-checking computations, validating data sources, and collaborating with team members to catch discrepancies before finalizing reports. Consistent communication with account stakeholders also helps verify figures.

When preparing to present financial analyses to senior leadership, I ensure my data is clear and concise, using visual aids to highlight key points. I practice my presentation multiple times, ensuring I can address potential questions, and focus on how the data aligns with strategic objectives.

In analyzing promotional efficiency, I focus on metrics like sales lift, gross margin impact, and customer feedback. I also compare these results with historical data to assess the overall effectiveness of promotions and influence future strategies.

I stay informed about retail financial dynamics by following industry news, participating in relevant webinars, and networking with finance professionals in the industry. Continuous learning through online courses also helps to keep my skills current.

One successful process improvement I implemented involved streamlining the budgeting process by integrating shared digital tools for real-time collaboration among teams. This reduced discrepancies and improved efficiency, leading to faster issuance of final budgets.

I view constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth. When receiving feedback on my financial reports, I openly discuss the points raised, seek clarity on suggestions, and apply the feedback to improve future analyses, ensuring I continuously enhance my reporting capabilities.

Financial data storytelling is crucial. I believe in presenting financial data in a way that connects with stakeholders' goals and strategies. This involves framing the data around a narrative that highlights insights, trends, and actionable outcomes based on the analysis.