Financial Analyst

At Backbone, we live by the mantra that passion drives results. We partner with leading lifestyle brands to drive growth through integrated marketing and strategic communications. We work with brands we believe in and pair our teammates with brands matching their interests and expertise. When you join our team of smart, driven marketers, you’ll become part of an extended work family, drawn together by a passion for the outdoors and doing great work for great brands.

The Job

The Financial Analyst will serve as Backbone’s forward-looking financial engine, owning the planning, forecasting, and reporting infrastructure that keeps leadership informed and the business running efficiently.

Core responsibilities fall into two areas. Financial planning and analysis involves building and maintaining the cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and capacity planning systems that give ownership real-time visibility into the business. Process and automation involves identifying and implementing improvements that reduce manual burden across finance and operations, with a focus on data integrity and scalable systems.

This role reports to the VP of Operations and President and works closely with the Sr. Director of Finance.

This position requires in-person work from our Carbondale, CO, or Denver, CO office 2-3 days/week, with remote work flexibility the rest of the week.

The Work

• Build, maintain, and improve a rolling cash flow forecast updated on a consistent cadence
• Standardize workbooks and data inputs across the account management team to drive forecast accuracy
• Leverage NetSuite, Hyperion (aka EPM/NSPB), and Claude/AI tools to automate reporting workflows
• Own the annual budget cycle and maintain monthly actuals vs. plan reporting by department
• Build capacity models that translate headcount and revenue data into actionable hiring signals
• Model interest income, investment scenarios, and distribution forecasting to support ownership decisions
• Produce...