Financial Analyst

Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Leawood KS US

Type: Full-time

Workplace: Hybrid remote

Job Description:

At Sunlighten, we're not just about infrared saunas, we're on a mission to improve lives through innovative health and wellness solutions. As a global leader in infrared sauna therapy with a 25-year legacy of innovation, we've grown from our Kansas City roots to establish a global footprint. With the wellness market projected to reach $7 trillion by 2026, we're proud to lead the way in light science and longevity. We're rapidly expanding and seeking a mission-driven, financially savvy, and inquisitive Financial Analyst to join our Accounting and Finance team. Based in the Kansas City metro area, we offer the best of both worlds: the growth of a global company with the close-knit culture of a local business.

Earlier this year, we acquired Ice Barrel, a leader in cold therapy solutions-marking a pivotal step in expanding our wellness ecosystem and offering complementary modalities that support recovery, mental clarity, and overall vitality. In this role, your primary focus will be financial planning, analysis, and operational support for Ice Barrel, LLC as we scale its operations and integrate it into Sunlighten's broader strategic vision. You'll play a key role in ensuring financial visibility, identifying growth opportunities, and driving informed decisions for this exciting new part of our business.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and wants to make a meaningful impact through data-driven insights. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to support strategic decisions and enhance our operations and customer experience.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial data and business trends to support strategic planning and operational decisions across the organization.
• Lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis for Ice Barrel, LLC, including budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain robust financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning, particularly around new product lines and sales channels.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and data slicing to uncover insights that drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and operations teams to evaluate performance, customer acquisition costs, and ROI of wellness initiatives.
• Support pricing strategies and product profitability analyses for both Sunlighten and Ice Barrel's wellness products.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with actionable insights to guide business decisions.
• Present complex financial information in a clear, compelling way to cross-functional stakeholders-through tools like PowerPoint and data visualization platforms.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) across business units.
• Collaborate on company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes and contribute to special projects such as product launches, cost optimization, and international expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in consumer products, wellness, or manufacturing industries
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERP platforms; BI tool experience such as Power BI a plus
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling insights for non-financial stakeholders
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week - M, T, Th, in office.
• Competitive Paid Time Off Policy + Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
• Fully Equipped Fitness Center On-Site
• Free Lunch Program featuring a James-Beard Award Winning Chef
• Health (HSA & FSA Options), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Profit Sharing
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Discounts on Saunas, Spa Products and Day Spa Services

 

Sunlighten provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Sunlighten is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.