Financial Analyst Sr.

Overview

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a growing presence in the commercial pool market. We design, manufacture, and market a full line of pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heaters, automation, lighting, safety, flow control, and energy solutions. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Hayward also has operations in Tennessee, Arizona, Rhode Island, Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

As a Senior Financial Analyst within the North America Finance team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the North America Segment P&L, with a strong focus on Gross-to-Net Sales and Gross Sales drivers. This includes detailed analysis of Price, Volume, and Mix (PVM), SKU-level budgeting and rate realization, and customer-level insights to explain performance vs. reference periods. The role also supports pricing analytics, rebate/allowance forecasting, and profitability modeling, while working closely with the Expense COE (SG&A) and COGS COE to ensure full P&L alignment to Adjusted EBITDA targets. This position has high visibility with senior leadership and the C-suite, directly supporting the Director of North America Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead reporting and analysis of Gross Sales during month-end close, forecasting, and budget cycles, with clear articulation of key drivers.
• Conduct Gross Sales driver analysis, including PVM (Price, Volume, Mix), channel/customer trends, and SKU-level performance vs. budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Support SKU rate and pricing analytics, evaluating rate realization, discounting practices, and product-level profitability as needed.
• Assist in rebate and allowance forecasting, including but not limited to agreement documentation, and forecast tracking.
• Partner with Sales Ops and Commercial leadership to provide actionable insights on customer performance.
• Contribute to SKU-level budgeting and rationalization initiatives, enhancing Segment profitability and visibility.
• Collaborate with the Expense COE and COGS COE to ensure SG&A and COGS inputs align with North America P&L and AEBITDA objectives.
• Prepare North America deliverables for Global FP&A processes, including budgets, 9+3, 6+6, bridges, and monthly reporting.
• Provide analysis and commentary that supports CFO flash reporting, executive decks, and board-level presentations.
• Develop standardized customer and product profitability models and pro-forma analysis to support business cases.
• Partner with the Business Intelligence COE to enhance and automate dashboards, reporting, and KPI visibility.
• Provide financial insights for Regional Sales Team P&Ls, supporting accountability at the field level.
• Document processes, reporting calendars, and standard work to improve team efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within manufacturing or consumer-packaged goods.
• Strong experience in Gross-to-Net Sales, Gross Sales driver analysis (PVM), SKU-level budgeting, rebate/allowance forecasting, and pricing analytics.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, advanced formulas); knowledge of Power BI preferred.
• ERP experience (Microsoft 365 or similar).
• Proven ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, concise insights and executive-level commentary.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with comfort preparing materials for and presenting to senior leadership and C-suite executives.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; proactive in identifying risks and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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