Manager, Accounting FP&A

Overview Who we are: Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, eBags, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners. Qualifications We're excited if you have: 5+ years working in Finance and/or Accounting Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting Strong accounting and analytical skills High level of experience working in MS Excel, databases, and financial software applications. Understanding of IFRS and compliance Ability to respond successfully under tight deadlines Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail. Preferred Skills and Industry experience: MBA a Plus CPA / CMA certification a plus Experience with SAP, Hyperion HFM/FDMEE/Planning preferred. Experience working in the consumer products industry preferred Why you'll love working here: Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based. Employees are offered a flexible schedule, working four days per week in the office and one day remotely, as business permits. Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day. Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models. What we value: At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily. Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. Responsibilities Your role at Samsonite: Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will provide analysis for operational planning. You will have strong skills in, analysis, problem solving, reporting, collaboration, communication, and leadership. You will have demonstrated your knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, budgeting, corporate finance, information analysis, and be adept at responding quickly in a rapid response environment. Provide on-going monthly, quarterly, and full year P&L, Working Capital, and CAPX forecasts. Evaluate/Report margins by customer and Brand Coordinate the monthly close and reporting process Prepare/Review monthly financial statements and month-end reporting packages; Analyze and evaluate monthly actual to budget variances Prepare, approve, or post journal entries and reconciliations as appropriate Effectively partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, drive process improvements, and implement best practices. Drive the annual budget process for revenue and expense plans interacting with all department heads and senior management as required Working knowledge with Wholesale, Retail store and eCommerce business models. Partner with internal and external auditors for compliance, mid-year, and year-end engagements. Review, evaluate, and implement internal controls processes. Evaluate existing accounting processes and procedures for efficiency. Provide ad-hoc reporting and manage special projects Assist with any technical accounting issues Facilitate department requirements on implementations with IT Load budgets and forecasts into applicable software such as Hyperion and Essbase Collaborate with leaders on hiring decisions and performance management