This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

ABOUT THE POSITION 
Columbia Sportswear’s Finance & Accounting teams oversee the financial health and forward-looking strategy for a portfolio of four global brands. These teams bring deep expertise across Compliance, Credit, Financial Planning & Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and Strategy. In addition to advancing core Finance & Accounting capabilities, the organization is driving innovation through the application of advanced analytics and automated intelligence.

As the Senior Financial Analyst for North America Ecommerce, you will provide strategic and financial support to enable effective, efficient, and informed decision-making for our Ecommerce channel. You will drive all aspects of financial planning—including long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting—and deliver analysis for these divisions, including support for major projects. This role offers broad exposure to the corporate operations of a multinational organization, with opportunities to collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and leaders.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Influence, enable, and coach business partners to support effective, data-driven business decisions.
• Develop and leverage driver-based financial modeling and analysis.
• Lead the development and consolidation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including forecast-to-actual variance analysis for the Ecommerce function.
• Actively participate in the development of three-year strategic plans and long-range financial planning initiatives.
• Create accurate, insightful reporting tools, processes, and ad hoc analyses, with an emphasis on clear storytelling, actionable insights, and continuous improvement.
• Develop financial justifications and business cases for key investments, including site capabilities, growth initiatives, and resourcing needs.

YOU ARE

• Nimble and detail-oriented, with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at building strong relationships with a broad group of partners, while serving as a thoughtful challenger in the development of sound financial and business plans.
• Curious by nature, seeking to go beyond surface-level insights to uncover and realize opportunities.
• Customer-focused and influential, able to synthesize and emphasize information to guide cross-functional Senior Management decision-making in support of growth and profitability.

YOU HAVE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience focused on financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis, with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in Ecommerce and/or Direct-to-Consumer environments is a plus.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify financial risks and opportunities, evaluate options, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective Excel-based models and professional presentations.
• Experience with visual analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau; prior experience with enterprise planning systems (e.g., Cognos TM1) is strongly preferred.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.