Sr. Financial Analyst

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:

Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop.

With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.

This position is not open to agency submissions.

This position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not provided. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

The Financial Analyst is a business partner role responsible for communicating results and recommendations that will lead to cost reduction, revenue generation and operational improvement. Weekly activities include preparing, reviewing, and distributing reporting and analyses. The Financial Analyst is also responsible for assisting with the creation of monthly financial reporting packages, budgeting, forecasting, and any ad hoc reporting that may arise on a regular basis.

These processes are time sensitive, deadline driven, and deal with sensitive and confidential information. This position requires a high level of detail, ability to maintain accuracy of information and ability to understand complex financial processes. This also requires a team member that is self-motivated, reliable, trustworthy, and conscientious with a thorough understanding of financial procedures and analysis. The analyst’s areas of focus will include, but not be limited to, supporting the senior leadership of the retail, commercial, and service divisions of our 950+ stores across 38 states.

The analyst will work in collaboration with various levels of leadership to develop financial and strategic plans, analyze financial and operational results and deliver meaningful insights into company performance. The position is based at Leslie’s corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona and reports directly to the Director of FP&A - Digital & Logistics.

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute internal financial statements, including income statements across multiple cost centers and business lines
• Partner with FP&A leadership and key stakeholders to develop weekly, monthly, annual, and long-range financial forecasts
• Support the monthly P&L review process by analyzing variances to plan, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing insight into current and projected trends
• Conduct detailed financial and operational analyses to identify trends, key drivers, and performance opportunities
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of business strategies, risks, and profitability drivers
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Accounting teams to enhance forecasting, reporting, and decision-support tools
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
• Provide ad hoc analyses and support special projects, metrics development, and executive reporting as needed

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to executive audiences
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation and research skills
• Ability to work independently while exercising…