Financial Analyst

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control, and energy solutions at our company-owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China. 

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our Corporate FP&A team. This role provides critical support across Corporate G&A functions, driving forecast accuracy, supporting global reporting processes, and contributing to our cost-savings and performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and a passion for building scalable processes and reporting. This position is located in Charlotte, NC.

• Support monthly reporting deliverables including the Monthly Operating Review (MOR), monthly flash, and variance analysis.
• Assist in quarterly reporting cycles (Flux, Budget, Forecast), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Drive forecast accuracy across Corporate G&A departments by partnering closely with cost center owners and FP&A leadership.
• Prepare and maintain full P&L reporting packages for Corporate G&A and global consolidation needs.
• Support 3rd-party cost savings initiatives by tracking opportunities, validating benefits, and providing financial visibility.
• Identify cost drivers, trends, and risks through detailed analysis of Opex categories.
• Assist in building repeatable processes that enhance transparency and financial accountability.
• Manage and enhance Power BI dashboards used for executive reporting, forecast insights, and KPI tracking.
• Support the standardization of global reporting templates and processes across the business, including full P&L views.
• Support automation and efficiency efforts by maintaining data integrity and helping streamline manual reporting files.
• Act as a cross-functional partner to Corporate FP&A and G&A teams (HR, Legal, IT, Finance, etc.).
• Provide timely, accurate ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
• Participate in monthly meetings with department leaders to review variances and key operational trends

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret financial data and explain insights clearly.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
• Working knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualization tools preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and present findings professionally.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Growth mindset with a passion for learning, process improvement, and taking ownership.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related analytical field.
• 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a similar analytical role.