Job Description

Overview

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China. This position is based in Charlotte, NC.

As a Senior Financial Analyst of Revenue Growth Management, you will play a crucial role in supporting America\'s Business Unit by providing financial analysis, reporting, and insights to drive revenue growth. You will work closely with the Director of Revenue and cross-functional teams to facilitate month-end close processes, prepare deliverables for the Global FP&A Process, analyze industry prospects, and optimize pricing strategies. In addition, you will contribute to forecasting, SKU rationalization initiatives, and process documentation. This role requires proficiency in financial analysis, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close processes by providing Gross to Net Sales reporting, data points, analysis, and dashboard updates.
• Work closely with the Business Intelligence Center of Excellence team to develop and automate functionality around reports and defined KPI tracking.
• Assist the Director of Revenue in preparing US Pool deliverables for the Global FP&A Process, including budgets, sales forecasts, bridges, and monthly results deliverables.
• Proactively analyze industry prospects, competitor activities, and market share possibilities, using gross to net trending analytics by Business Unit to drive KPI visibility and improve forecast accuracy.
• Coordinate with Sales Ops to gather insights on Top 10 customers, Out the Door Sales, Customer Tracking, etc., and provide actionable recommendations to drive business results.
• Support the rebate forecasting process across the customer base.
• Assist in modeling Pricing Analytics and Product level P&L analysis to optimize pricing strategies and enhance overall financial performance.
• Participate in SKU rationalization initiatives to streamline product offerings and improve profitability.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and insights to enhance business performance and aid decision-making within America\'s Segment.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including Standard Work of the Finance Team and the team\'s deliverables calendar.
• Own the production of the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) P&L, collaborating with the Director of Revenue and other Finance Centers of Excellence to drive training, visibility, insights, and accountability.
• Assist in supporting the regional sales forecasting process.
• Update and prepare rebate and allowance files in accordance with agreements, documenting changes as necessary.
• Drive standardization of customer profitability analysis to provide better visibility and insights to the Sales team.
• Develop Pro-forma models to support customer/business case ideas and make informed decisions.
• Support the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) and Monthly Operations Review Process as needed.

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA preferred)
• 6+ years of related finance experience
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in both languages is preferred.
• Preferred background in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) or Manufacturing

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and advanced Excel formulas.
• Knowledge of the development and report creation in Alteryx
• Knowledge of the development and report creation in Power BI
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft 365) for financial analysis and reporting.
• Quick learner who can adapt to new situations and navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Ability to synthesize Business Partner ideas into a financial viewpoint.
• Skilled in setting objectives aligned with organizational goals and meeting internal customer demands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with management and stakeholders.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated judgment and problem-solving abilities to interpret financial data and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to cultivate innovation by considering problems from a holistic perspective.

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