Company Overview
Founded in Dubai in 2016, SQUATWOLF is a gymwear brand made for athletes who push limits, in and out of the gym. What started in the Middle East has grown into a global movement, with customers in 100+ countries. We're on a mission to elevate the human experience through high-performance gear that drives strength, progress, and purpose.
As we level up, we're building a bold, creative team that's hungry to make an impact. If you're ready to shape the future of gymwear and be part of something powerful, you're in the right place.
SQUATWOLF.COM
Position Summary
As the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, you will play a pivotal role in formulating and refining the strategy and financial projections for SQUATWOLF. You will play a key part in providing financial analysis and insight to help inform decision-making, highlighting opportunities, risks, and growth strategies. You will also set, monitor, and evaluate KPIs to track the company's financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a well-rounded understanding of financial performance, and an ability to solve business problems, all within the context of the fashion industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement a business intelligence tool to centralize and automate financial data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
- Create interactive dashboard reports to visualize key financial metrics, trends, and performance indicators.
- Analyze financial models and dashboard reports to identify insights, trends, and areas for improvement. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting, and analysis of operating costs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven analysis and support decision-making.
- Support the management team and department leaders with data-driven insights to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.
- Conduct scenario planning/analysis and impact to revenue, including sensitivity testing to assess the potential impact of various business initiatives and market dynamics.
- Prepare management reporting packages and presentations, effectively communicating results to senior leadership, highlighting key financial insights and recommendations.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable recommendations, identifying risk/opportunities to drive business growth and profitability.
- Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to inform financial forecasts and strategic initiatives.
- Proactively learn and understand the business, linking operational and financial results, to provide business insights on the marketplace, and within the company to drive decisions.
- Manage working capital and cash flow.
- Lead feasibility studies for new business initiatives.
- Provide strategic guidance to help steer business direction in response to business developments.
Who You Are
- Strong financial background and expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel is required.
- Strong financial modeling techniques, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Oracle or other large financial planning software knowledge is a plus).
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail, extremely organized, ability to prioritize, and handle multiple tasks in a time-sensitive manner while producing high-quality work.
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset and ability to think critically about business challenges and opportunities.
- Experience in the retail or consumer goods industry is preferred but not required.
- Excellent team player, as well as the ability to work independently.
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Education and Experience
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with strong knowledge of financial processes and accounting principles.
- 5+ years of experience within the apparel industry, in executing and leading teams in financial planning and analysis, with expertise in implementing BI tools and developing financial models.
If you are a best-in-class financial intelligence professional with a proven track record of success in supporting rapidly growing apparel brands, we invite you to apply for the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager position at SQUATWOLF. Join us in shaping the future of our business and delivering exceptional experiences to our customers.
SQUATWOLF is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
