Sobre este puesto de Financial Analyst III, Merrell en Wolverine Worldwide
We are a team that lives at the intersection of elite performance and modern style. Our history on the trail and commitment to innovation has made us the most awarded brand in the outdoor space. Recently, our MTL SpeedARC Peak won the prestigious ISPO Award for its breakthrough trail-racing tech, while the SpeedARC Surge BOA was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions for its modern, futuristic design and energy return. Whether it’s the Moab 3 being named “Best Hiking Shoe” by CNN Underscored and Popular Mechanics, or the Jungle Moc being recognized by HuffPicks as the gold standard for comfort, we are consistently recognized for building the most reliable, and most innovative, gear in the world.
This role reports directly to the VP of Finance, Merrell, and serves as a key contributor to the brand’s global financial reporting, analytics, and process transformation. The role combines strong FP&A capability with advanced technical skills in data, reporting, and AI-enabled analytics.
This individual will build and enhance scalable financial reports, dashboards, and analytic tools—particularly in Power BI and AI-enabled environments—to improve speed, insight, and decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate is a finance professional with strong systems and data skills who can independently develop reporting solutions and automation opportunities, and is skilled in coordinating and consolidating financial drivers for global businesses.
Primary Duties:
Delivers detailed and frequent financial reports, transforming large sets of financial data into clear and actionable insights for management decision-making.
Builds self-service reporting and dashboards to align with the business needs by translating business questions into scalable reporting solutions with a focus on continuous improvement.
Supports global financial analysis efforts and transformation, ensuring reporting is comprehensive and relevant to global business operations.
Evaluates existing financial processes and recommends workflow improvements, with a particular focus on enhancing accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
Leads and contributes to finance initiatives that implement new technology and digital tools, specifically targeting automation, real-time data access, and improved financial reporting capabilities to drive efficiency, growth, and profitability around the globe.
Conducts variance analysis by preparing detailed schedules that compare actual financial results or updated forecasts to prior periods and established expectations for sales, margin, SG&A, and other key metrics, clearly identifying and explaining significant drivers and deviations.
Takes complex financials and turns them into insightful presentations for leadership.
Prepares period, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Works in conjunction with corporate finance to prepare period-end closing activities including accruals, expense estimates, allocations, and journal entries.
Maintains accounting controls to ensure the accuracy, reliability, completeness, and proper recording of financial data in accordance with GAAP and other corporate policies.
Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Strong experience in financial reporting, analysis, and consolidation within a global business environment
Demonstrated ability to balance FP&A responsibilities with technical and systems-based work
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP, financial planning systems, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) required
Strong understanding of financial systems, data structures, and reporting processes
Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements and drive efficiency
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior leaders
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and manage competing priorities
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Typically 4–7+ years of progressive finance experience
Experience supporting a global or brand-based business preferred
CPA, MBA, or other advanced certifications are a plus
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.
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Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision to Make. Every Day. Better. Founded in 1883, the Company builds and grows iconic brands including Merrell®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Sweaty Betty®, Chaco®, Hush Puppies®, Stride Rite®, HYTEST®, and Bates®, along with footwear licenses for Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, the Company’s products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.wolverineworldwide.com.
In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
