Senior Financial Analyst

Company Overview

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep

Position Purpose 

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide financial guidance and decisioning support to G&A operating leaders.  As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will use your financial acumen and influence to maximize the effectiveness of Sleep Number’s corporate operational leaders.  This role offers strategic and planning support to the business by measuring performance and progress against stated objectives with a focus on achieving key financial and operational objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and report monthly financial results to ensure accuracy and provide appropriate visibility to business leaders
• Provide analysis, insights and guidance to allow business leaders to design, implement and measure profitable business strategies, enhance cost efficiencies, and improve quality and customer experience
• Lead standard financial processes that includes budget development and periodic forecast updates for expense and capital expenditures
• Own month-end and ongoing analysis of business performance including expense and KPI reporting vs plan and objectives
• Support business objectives by supporting annual budget planning and staff planning
• Communicate budget updates to operating leaders (Director level and above) as well as Excutive leadership
• Identify and help implement process and cost improvements
• Execute on project work including business case development for operational and capital projects, support for supplier negotiations, metric development and “deep dive” analyses, and other senior management support

Position Requirements

• 5+ years of financial analysis experience with a focus on partnering with operating leaders
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field; MBA preferred
• Proficient with MS Excel and familiar with other business intelligence tools, knowledge of accounting system (Oracle) and Hyperion Essbase preferred
• Prior experience as a Financial Analyst supporting highly visible pieces of the business
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships and influence business partners across organizations
• Comfortable presenting to executives/senior leadership teams
• Advanced financial modeling and tool building, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Proficient with MS Excel and familiar with other business intelligence tools, knowledge of accounting system (Oracle) and Hyperion Essbase preferred
• Strong business acumen and sense of accountability and ownership
• Self-driven, persuasive and independent with attention to detail & follow-up
• Demonstrated time and project management skills; ability to multi-task, manage competing deadlines, and function effectively under pressure

Working Conditions

Sleep Number offers a hybrid work environment providing the flexibility and balance of a blend of remote work and onsite collaboration in the office at Sleep Number's corporate Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. #PIQ

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.

By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.