Financial Analyst – B2B Softgoods
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.
“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.
Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
POSITION TITLE: Financial Analyst - Salomon B2B Softgoods
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Business Controlling - Salomon North America
BUSINESS AREA: Salomon North America Business Controlling (FP&A)
LOCATION: Ogden, UT
TRAVEL AND ROLE: Occasional travel to Salomon HQ and other travel as needed.
OVERVIEW:
This financial analyst position will work with the Business Controller of Soft Goods (SG) in developing and maintaining all financial controlling and reporting of the B2B Softgood business for Salomon in the US and Canada. This includes all B2B activities for Footwear, Apparel, Bags and Socks. As a key member of the Business Controlling Team (FP&A), he/she has direct involvement in:
- Building and maintaining reports and financial models.
- Supporting business controlling and related functions throughout the business.
WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:
- Hybrid work schedule
- A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 2 floating holidays
- Half-day Fridays for 6 months of the year
- An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)
- “Powder Bell” powder days throughout the winter season
- Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle
- Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:
- Business Controlling - Planning & Control
- Support the GTM financial budgeting and forecasting process by working with Business Controller, regional sales and commercial management and the global finance and commercial teams.
- Financial and business planning, steering & monitoring performance and optimizing operating capital.
- Prepare, analyze and report financial results - sales trends, product gross margins, average net selling price analysis, average cogs, direct operating expenses and inventory and balance sheet items
- Analyze GTM results versus budget, forecast and prior year (sales, margins, operating expenses and inventory management) and drive actions needed to meet financial targets & overall GTM objectives
- Support analysis for the sign off on month end processes including journal entries, OPEX control and GM analysis in SAP.
- Support month end reporting and analysis of particularly related to gross margin impact of price/mix/cost.
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Support business controlling in managerial and legal reporting using OneStream management reporting
- Support monthly financial reviews & governance meetings with Commercial Leadership & GTM teams
- Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis of financial data to support decision making on channels, customers, programs, etc.
- Enhance management reporting to improve communication of critical information and maintain accountability for financial performance, to individuals at all levels in the organization.
- Support internal and external benchmark analysis on key business areas and identify opportunities to improve operations and deliver more profitable growth.
- Support Sales and Operational Planning Process
- Key account analysis and reporting
- DSI/inventory turnover/sell-thru analysis
- Replenishment order review and analysis
- Primary Finance liaison with Ecom Merchandising and Marketing teams
- Be curious and think about the business as if you own it.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, twist and lift to 30 pounds, with or without accommodations.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can involve exposure to varying noise levels, ranging from moderate to loud, as well as flashes of light.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES
- 2+ years of related work in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or financial modeling with a strong background in Excel, financial metrics.
- Understanding basics of building business cases
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Financial modeling skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Strong Communication Skills (written & verbal)
- SAP FICO & BI systems experience a plus
- Basic accounting skills a plus
- Experience with Claude AI a plus
Reconcile and maintain accounts and records, verify the accuracy of journal entries to ensure that the general ledger is accurate and complete.