The Role
Analyze financial data, create financial models, prepare reports, develop budgets, monitor KPIs, collaborate on strategies, and promote AI in finance processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport and, SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.
Backcountry is looking for a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. The Senior Financial Analyst will have ownership over various areas of the business and will be responsible for analyzing financial data and providing insights to support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will develop and track key performance indicators, and identify trends and patterns that impact the company's overall financial health. The Senior Financial Analyst will have exposure to all levels of the organization and must have strong communication skills.
This position will report into the Vice President FP&A.
What you get to do:
- Analyze financial data and create financial models to support decision-making processes
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders
- Develop and maintain financial forecasts and budgets for your assigned business areas
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics
- Identify trends and patterns in financial data and make recommendations for improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business strategies and plans
- Participate in the development of financial policies, procedures, and best practices
- Champion an AI-first approach to FP&A; identify steps in core processes where AI can improve speed/quality, and implement solutions ranging from CustomGPTs to automated workflows
- Model and maintain the companies 13 week cash flow forecast
What you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, and modeling preferably in the retail or ecommerce industry
- Advanced Excel skills required; experience with financial analysis software preferred
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Hands-on experience applying AI and workflow-automation tools to streamline Finance processes and eliminate manual work
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Understanding of how business decisions flow through each of the financial statements
- Experience in treasury/cash management is a plus
What’s in it for you? Joining Backcountry isn’t just about having a seat at the table—it’s about helping redesign the table entirely. You’ll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:
- Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
- AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
- Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
- Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies
Our interview process:
- 📞 Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce Backcountry.
- 🧠 Step 2: You’ll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
- 💬 Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with Backcountry leadership focused on your experience, product mindset, and operational thinking.
- 📩 Step 4: Offer. We’ll move fast for the right candidate.
The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.
The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].
Please note: AI tools are used in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position.
Top Skills
AI
Excel
Financial Analysis Software
Workflow-Automation Tools
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The Company
What We Do
We acquire overlooked store and catalogue based retailers and transform them into high performance, "digital first” brands through our proven omni-channel technology platform, operating expertise and scale. Founded by Justin Yoshimura and backed by world class investors.
