Director, Finance Planning & Analysis – Canada

Director, Finance Planning & Analysis – Canada
Location: Needham, MA (Hybrid)

Our Mission:
At SharkNinja, we aim to positively impact lives across the globe through innovative, high-quality products. As a rapidly evolving organization, we are looking for a finance leader to help shape the future of our business in Canada. This is an opportunity to make a significant strategic impact as part of a forward-thinking team.

Position Overview:

SharkNinja is seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Director of Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A)  supporting Canada. This role will take ownership of the financial planning, forecasting, and analysis processes for the Canadian business, working closely with senior leadership to drive financial strategy and performance. Reporting directly to the CFO of Americas and working closely with the General Manager of Canada, this position requires a strong ability to influence without direct reports, fostering collaboration across teams and providing key financial insights to drive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Lead the development and execution of financial plans, aligning them with overall business strategy and objectives for the Canadian market.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on key business decisions.
• Drive the financial agenda for the Canadian business, ensuring all initiatives support growth and profitability objectives.

Financial Ownership & Forecasting:

• Own and manage the financial modeling process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, ensuring it aligns with corporate goals.
• Continuously enhance forecasting accuracy and processes to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment of assumptions and accurate financial projections.

Budget Leadership:

• Lead the budgeting process for Canada, setting realistic, achievable goals and monitoring performance against these targets.
• Track financial performance, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure financial discipline and provide insights to optimize financial outcomes.

Performance & Business Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of business performance, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership, supporting strategic decisions that drive business performance and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain key financial metrics and dashboards to track performance against objectives.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management:

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior leadership, clearly communicating key performance indicators, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure clear and concise communication of financial results and insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders, fostering understanding and alignment.
• Engage with external stakeholders as needed, including auditors and consultants, to support the financial reporting and analysis functions.

Special Projects & Initiatives:

• Lead special projects related to financial analysis, process improvement, or business growth, offering financial insights to support critical business initiatives.
• Drive the financial aspect of ad hoc strategic projects, such as market expansions or investment evaluations, ensuring financial implications are fully considered.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree highly preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering roles, with a demonstrated ability to drive strategy and results as an individual contributor.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Proven ability to lead budgeting processes and deliver results through influence and collaboration.
• Advanced proficiency in financial planning software, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in consumer goods or technology industries is an asset, but not required.