Commercial Finance Analyst
Frankfurt / Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
At SharkNinja, we strive to deliver innovative, high-quality products that enhance the lives of our consumers. We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Commercial Finance Analyst to join our FP&A team, supporting the DACH business. This role will play a critical part in driving ownership and accountability in the region.
About the role
As Commercial Finance Analyst you will collaborate closely with commercial and finance leadership to support the financial performance and strategic initiatives of SharkNinja’s DACH business. This role will focus on pricing, promotional strategies, margin analysis, and business reporting while supporting cross-functional efforts to drive growth and operational excellence. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner DACH, this role offers significant visibility and impact within the organization.
Core Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Serve as a key member of the Commercial FP&A team for DACH, supporting financial planning, reporting, and analysis for core and emerging markets.
- Partner with regional commercial teams to develop, implement, and optimize reporting tools, including BI dashboards, to monitor key performance metrics such as:
- Promotional investments and ROI.
- Pricing strategies and margin performance.
- Assortment planning and market transitions.
- Drive the development of financial models to assess new market opportunities, product launches, and strategic initiatives across the DACH and broader EMEA region.
Collaboration & Business Partnering:
- Work closely with commercial leadership and sales teams to manage trade spend and optimize promotional activities by brand and region.
- Act as a business partner providing insights and recommendations to drive profitability and align with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and finance teams to streamline processes and improve financial performance.
Data Analysis & Insights:
- Build and generate actionable insights from diverse data sources to inform real-time business decisions.
- Create analyses and presentations that distill complex topics into clear, actionable information for senior leadership.
- Lead weekly and monthly data analytics to support business planning and promotional assessments.
Process Improvement & Automation:
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance the efficiency and scalability of financial reporting and analysis.
- Proactively develop best practices for data management and financial modeling to ensure accuracy and consistency across markets.
Ad Hoc Projects & Strategic Support:
- Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects to support evolving business needs across EMEA.
- Provide decision support for strategic initiatives, including market expansions and pricing adjustments.
Some of the skills & experience you'll bring:
- 2-5 years relevant work experience in financial planning, analysis, or accounting, preferably within consumer products or manufacturing industries.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis within an international or multi-market context (experience in EMEA markets is highly desirable).
- Advanced analytical and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build effective partnerships with sales and commercial teams.
- Strong communication skills, with experience presenting complex financial data to senior leadership.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms).
- Self-starter with a strong focus on continuous improvement and accountability.
- Bachelors or Masters in Business, Accounting or related field.
- Fluency in German and English language.
Please submit your CV in English.
