Sr. Financial Analyst

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:

Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000+ retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's

Note: This position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not provided. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

This position is not open to agency submissions.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team and support the Corporate Finance Sr. Manager in managing financial data, analysis, and reporting for our public company in Phoenix, AZ. This role will specialize in advanced modeling and analytics to analyze financial trends, identifying opportunities for sales & margin improvement and supporting strategic decision making, directly partnering with our Merchandise team.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be instrumental in gathering, interpreting, and leveraging complex data to drive actionable insights that enhance processes and optimize outcomes. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather information, communicate effectively with different audiences, and ensure the successful implementation of projects. Your expertise in modeling, data analysis and problem-solving will drive strategic initiatives and foster continuous improvement within our organization.

Responsibilities:   

• Support the analysis and reporting of financial data, ensuring data accuracy and application of advanced techniques to derive key insights for the business, while creating a solid infrastructure for repeatable analyses.
• Develop complex models to gather, analyze, and report financial data and to provide deeper root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with accounting and FP&A to gather data, align on reporting requirements, and streamline cross-functional efforts.
• Identify and recommend process improvements focusing on automation, standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and update financial reporting systems, ensuring data consistency and supporting efforts to automate and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Provide technical and analytical support for financial system implementations, upgrades, and maintenance, working with IT and finance teams to optimize functionality.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and company policies in all financial reporting processes.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects as requested by the Corporate Finance Sr. Manager and other senior finance and business leaders.
• Gather and analyze business requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs, documenting requirements and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Evaluate current business processes, identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement, and propose solutions to streamline operations and increase productivity.
• Create detailed documentation, including business process diagrams, workflow charts, and system specifications to guide development and implementation efforts.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into technical specifications.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (MBA, CFA, CPA) is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in advanced modeling and financial analysis ideally within a corporate finance environment.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as SAP, Oracle, Workday Adaptive, Microsoft D365, Snowflake/SQL, PowerBI, or other consolidation/reporting tools is desired; advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and interpret large data sets accurately and efficiently.
• Experience in a public company environment, with an understanding of regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with stakeholders and documenting requirements.
• Ability to approach problems from different perspectives and think critically about solutions.
• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail in documenting requirements and processes.

 Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.