Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – B2C, B2B & Commercial

About Sparx Hockey

Sparx Hockey was founded in 2013 to solve the greatest unmet need in ice skating sports (e.g., hockey and figure skating) - maintaining sharp skates. Today, Sparx is relied upon for high-quality skate sharpening by families, teams, retailers, rinks, and professional skate sharpeners around the world. In addition to Sparx Hockey’s exceptional products and record-setting growth, we also pride ourselves on being a fun place to work. Although it’s not an employment prerequisite, many of our employees still play, coach, and parent hockey players. We do more than just build great hockey products; we use them ourselves. When we’re not working hard or playing hockey our team can be found having a blast at our annual summer outing and impromptu barbecues that fill in the rest of the Sparx annual event calendar. Our global headquarters are in Acton, MA and are home to our R&D, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams as well as our production lines and warehouse/distribution center.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced FP&A Manager to join our Finance team. This will be responsible for owning key planning processes, driving performance insights across our B2C, B2B, and commercial business, and supporting executive-level decision-making. The ideal candidate will be fluent in financial modeling, confident in cross-functional collaboration, and capable of balancing detailed analysis with strategic input.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for business channels or functions.
• Build and refine financial models that support short- and long-term planning.
• Own consolidated forecast models for revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses.

Performance Analytics

• Analyze sales, profitability, customer metrics (CAC, COCA, LTV), and inventory trends.
• Use data from NetSuite and Shopify to generate channel-level insights.
• Create dashboards and KPI reports to monitor business performance and guide management actions.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D and Operations to align financial plans with business initiatives.
• Provide actionable recommendations on pricing, promotions, and customer acquisition strategies.
• Influence budget ownership and accountability across departments.

Operational Finance

• Support month-end close activities through actuals tracking and variance analysis.
• Assist in margin analysis and inventory planning efforts with Supply Chain and Operations.

Strategic Initiatives

• Contribute to long-range planning, new product analysis, and market expansion scenarios.
• Support preparation of materials for executive leadership and board meetings.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of related experience—ideally in a consumer product or omnichannel environment.
• MBA degree preferred
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Shopify, and business intelligence tools.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with senior leadership.
• Strong problem solving and quantitative analytical skills
• Extremely organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented
• Resourceful, self-reliant, and creative in finding ways to solve tough business problems

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $90-$110k, commensurate with experience
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and Holiday pay
• Hybrid work flexibility (3 days on site)