Manager, FP&A

Job description

Adventure is our Culture. Join a team that celebrates a lifestyle as bold as the terrain we love. At Backcountry, we are rooted in adventure, recognition, and wellbeing on and off the mountain. We spotlight employee stories, celebrate milestones, and offer exclusive outdoor perks. Whether you are at HQ, in a retail store, or remote, you will be part of a team that thrives on energy, exploration, and connection. **Reports to:** Associate Director, FP&A **Location:** Salt Lake City, Utah (Hybrid - 3x/week in-office) ### About the Role: Backcountry is looking for a finance leader to own the planning, forecasting, and analytical engine that powers business decisions across the company. As **Manager, FP&A**, you will lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, build financial models that inform strategic investments, and champion an AI-first approach to how the finance team operates. In your first 6–12 months, success means delivering reliable monthly reporting packages and executive dashboards, tightening variance analysis, and identifying at least one high-impact area where AI or automation materially improves speed or quality of FP&A output. 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: - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with department heads to develop accurate and achievable financial plans aligned with overall business objectives. - Own monthly reporting packages, variance analysis, and executive dashboards; translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership. - Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement across the business. - Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, investment decisions, and strategic planning. - Evaluate the financial impact of proposed business initiatives and provide data-driven recommendations. - Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior leadership, communicating complex financial information clearly across departments. - Collaborate with accounting, operations, marketing, and other teams to gather data and incorporate key business drivers into planning processes. - Operationalize recurring analyses into always-on dashboards and automated alerts so stakeholders receive timely insights and next-best-actions. - Champion an AI-first approach to FP&A by identifying process steps where AI can improve speed and quality, and implementing solutions ranging from CustomGPTs to automated workflows. ### Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within the retail or ecommerce industry. - Previous people management experience. - Deep understanding of the ecommerce supply chain and associated business drivers. - Hands-on experience applying AI and workflow-automation tools to streamline finance processes and eliminate manual work. - Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in financial modeling. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information for varied audiences. ### Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree or MBA. ### 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. - **Team Impact:** Build and lead a team that directly shapes how Backcountry plans, forecasts, and allocates resources — your work translates into better decisions across every department. - **Growth & Leadership Development:** Sharpen your management craft while pioneering AI-first finance practices in a business that values experimentation and measurable improvement. - **Ownership:** Own team performance and delivery end-to-end — from the models you build to the dashboards leadership relies on daily. - **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: 1. **Recruiter Screen** - A 45-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role, your background, and what you are looking for. 1. **Hiring Manager Interview** - A deeper conversation focused on your FP&A experience, leadership approach, and how you have applied AI and automation in finance. 1. **Panel Interview** - Meet cross-functional partners to discuss collaboration, communication style, and how you translate financial analysis into business action. 1. **In-Person Interview** - We'd like to meet you at our Salt Lake City office. Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter. 1. **Reference Checks** - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible. 1. **Offer** - We move quickly for the right candidate. *Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.*