Analyst, Sr. Finance (USA)

 

 

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

 

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

 

What You'll Do:

Serta Simmons Bedding is seeking a proactive and analytical Financial Analyst to support our Licensing and Royalty operations.

This role will play a key part in managing financial processes related to royalty income, SG&A expenses, forecasting, and reporting, while also driving process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams to support strategic decision-making.

How You'll Do It:

Licensing & Royalty Financial Support

· Monitor and analyze royalty income from licensing partners.

· Ensure accurate and timely royalty reporting and compliance with contractual terms.

· Collaborate with legal and licensing teams to interpret agreements and assess financial impact.

 

Forecasting & Budgeting

· Develop and maintain financial models to support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.

· Partner with business units to gather inputs and validate assumptions.

· Track performance against forecasts and provide variance analysis.

 

 Reporting & Analysis

· Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior leadership.

· Analyze SG&A trends and provide actionable insights to improve cost efficiency.

· Support internal and external audit requests related to licensing and SG&A.

 

Process Improvement

· Identify and implement opportunities to streamline financial reporting, forecasting, and royalty tracking processes.

· Leverage automation tools and best practices to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial systems and workflows.

 

Ad Hoc Projects

· Lead or support special projects including scenario modeling, profitability analysis, and strategic initiatives.

· Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

What You'll Bring:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus.

· 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a consumer goods or licensing environment.

· Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and variance analysis.

· Demonstrated experience in process improvement or operational efficiency projects.

· Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

· High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

 

Job Factors/Work Environments

Up to 20% travel
Work is primarily sedentary in nature

 

Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

 

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

 

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

• Health, Dental, and Vision

• Annual employee contribution to HSA

• 401K with company match

• Paid Time Off / Vacation

• 12 company holidays

• Sick days

• Company paid short- and long-term disability

• Paid parental leave

• Discount programs including Friends and family discounts

• Referral Bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement