SOREL - Senior Financial Analyst

Columbia Sportswear
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
Oct 28, 2025
This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company. DEAR RULE-BREAKERS, DREAMERS, CREATIVE MINDS: WE WANT YOU. Here at SOREL, we believe you are your most powerful tool and your determination makes you an unstoppable force. It all started with an iconic boot. But today, it's so much more. Our all-season footwear pushes the boundaries of function-first fashion, breaks away from predictable trends, and rises to any (and all) occasions. The kind of stuff you'll want to wear all day, every day. The SOREL culture is built by those who dare to draw outside the lines and audaciously push forward as one. It's an institution of creators, doers, and leaders who bring the spirit of the boot into everything. We believe the future belongs to the creative. The passionate. The forward-thinkers. So are you ready to step up and step into your element? Walk with us. ABOUT THE POSITION Columbia Sportswear's Finance & Accounting teams oversee the financial health and forward strategy for a portfolio of four global brands, including SOREL. These teams bring expertise across Compliance, Credit, Financial Planning and Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and Strategy-and are leading innovation in analytics and automation. As the Senior Financial Analyst supporting SOREL, you'll work closely with our North American and international commercial subsidiaries, as well as all functions within our SOREL Global HQ. You'll play a key role in financial planning and analysis, helping drive profitable and sustainable growth through strategic insights and collaborative partnerships. HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE Build and maintain best-in-class reporting tools, processes, and ad hoc analyses with a focus on clear storytelling and action-oriented output Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for SOREL and Columbia Sportswear leadership, as well as cross-functional business partners Monitor forecasts, inventory, and margin performance, providing guidance to improve accuracy and alignment with strategic goals Support long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across global SOREL functions Identify risks and opportunities through scenario analysis and KPI tracking, delivering actionable recommendations Collaborate cross-functionally to align on financial targets, reporting, and performance insights Serve as a key contributor to continuous improvement efforts across financial systems and processes Interface with senior finance leadership and contribute to materials for executive-level presentations YOU ARE Nimble and detail-oriented, able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment A strong communicator who builds trust and influence across local and international teams Inquisitive and analytical, always digging deeper to uncover insights Customer-focused and collaborative, with a passion for enabling smart, strategic decisions A challenger and a partner-someone who brings both rigor and creativity to financial planning YOUHAVE Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis Strong Excel modeling and presentation skills Experience with enterprise-level planning systems (e.g., IBM Cognos TM1) and visual analytics tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau) Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting best practices #LI-JD1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.