Financial Analyst

Posted 7 Days Ago
Covington, LA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
eCommerce • Sales • Sports
The Role
Perform FP&A analyses by collecting, formatting, and analyzing large datasets to forecast sales, margins, and expenses; prepare reports for monthly close, board meetings, and senior management; monitor KPIs, perform root-cause analysis, and produce ad-hoc analyses to support business decisions.
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Company Overview

POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc., we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support.

Our Covington, LA headquarters provides exceptional support (i.e., IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Purchasing, Sourcing, etc.) to each of our Sales Centers.  Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere.  At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best. 

Why POOLCORP? 

Because it’s a place where you can make an impact and grow!  At POOLCORP you’ll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals.  Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package.  Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader – in so many ways!

 
So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs

  • 401 (k) with generous company match

  • 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)

  • 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

  • Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Employee Discounts and much more!

Location: Corporate Support Office - 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, LA 70433

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst will be part of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) group and will be responsible for evaluating large amounts of data and providing insights into business performance and trends. The position will also routinely create ad-hoc financial analyses and prepare materials for Senior Management and across field and corporate support teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares financial reports by collecting, formatting, and analyzing data to help understand and forecast sales, gross margin, and expense trends.

  • Builds financial databases by identifying sources of information and assembling, verifying, and backing up data.

  • Monitors key performance indicators, performs root cause analysis, and evaluates business and process improvement opportunities.

  • Provides ad-hoc financial analysis to assist decision making for executive management.

  • Prepares reports used in monthly financial close processes and Board of Director meetings.

  • Works in a team-based setting to provide financial and operational value-add reports for utilization by field and support management.

  • Comfortable working with large datasets and translating complex data into actionable insights.

  • Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.

  • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer science or Data Analytics.

  • Advanced knowledge of Excel, data query and reporting tools.

  • Experience with Power BI and IBM Planning Analytics preferred.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and accounting skills.

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast paced, deadline-driven work environment.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.​

    Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!  We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. 

    All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

    POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

    Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or Data Analytics
    • Advanced knowledge of Excel and data query/reporting tools
    • Experience with Power BI
    • Experience with IBM Planning Analytics
    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and accounting skills
    • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Comfortable working with large datasets and translating complex data into actionable insights
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based setting
    • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
    • Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verification

    POOLCORP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about POOLCORP and has not been reviewed or approved by POOLCORP.

    • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests these offerings feel strong and add meaningful value to total rewards.
    • Strong & Reliable Incentives Overtime for hourly supervisors, annual branch performance bonuses, and seasonal sales incentives are highlighted across operations and sales roles. Feedback suggests these mechanisms can materially lift total compensation beyond base pay.
    • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a notable discount is emphasized as part of the package. Feedback suggests this ownership pathway enhances perceived total compensation for eligible employees.

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    The Company
    HQ: Covington, La
    2,518 Employees
    Year Founded: 1983

    What We Do

    With more than 6,000 employees and over 420 locations worldwide, POOLCORP leads the pack as the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. With Sales Centers located across North America (US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (France, UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Germany, and Croatia), and Australia, we distribute a broad range of products to roughly 125,000 customers around the world, serving four principal markets: - Remodelers and builders installing new swimming pools and refurbishing existing pools - Independent specialty retail stores selling outdoor living products to consumers - Service companies performing pool and hot tub maintenance and repair - Contractors serving in the irrigation and landscape maintenance markets POOLCORP’s Sales Center networks distribute non-discretionary pool maintenance products such as chemicals and replacement parts and discretionary products such as packaged pool kits, whole goods, irrigation, and landscape products. The product mix also includes a complete line of commercial and residential irrigation products and parts, power equipment for the professional landscape market, specialty products such as outdoor lighting, grills, and outdoor kitchen components, golf irrigation, and water management products. We recognize our responsibility to contribute to the sustainability of our environment. POOLCORP is taking strides towards reducing our carbon footprint, providing product choices that allow our customers to reduce their environmental impact, and implementing health and wellness programs company-wide to improve the lives of our employees. POOLCORP focuses on exceptional value and promoting growth for our customers' businesses, expanding opportunities for our employees, and increasing returns for our shareholders. We strive to locate products at the lowest possible cost while maximizing supply logistics to deliver the best value to our customers

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