Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
The Financial Analyst supports the NAM Golf finance team in delivering accurate planning, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis. The role maintains financial data and reporting tools, explains business results against budget and forecast, and provides clear information that helps Finance and cross-functional partners make informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support budgeting, forecasting and month-end close activities.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc analysis of business results versus budget, forecast and prior periods.
- Identify key variances and business drivers and support clear financial commentary.
- Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards and presentations.
- Maintain and improve standardized reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI and other approved tools.
- Support finance processes in SAP and SAC, including internal order creation and reclass requests.
- Use SQL, Python, Databricks or comparable tools to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy.
- Investigate data inconsistencies, coordinate corrections and document reporting processes.
- Follow adidas Finance policies, internal controls and reporting standards.
Key Relationships
Core partners include the Senior Manager FP&A, NAM Golf Finance team, Golf Sales, Marketing, Merchandising and other business functions. Enterprise partners include Global Business Services, Tech, Analytics and Data Governance teams.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with working knowledge of financial statements, planning and management reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills; practical Power BI experience strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of SAP, SAC or comparable systems preferred.
- Experience with SQL, Python, Databricks or comparable data tools is an advantage.
- Strong organization, communication and attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, management reporting, accounting or a related area.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience working with financial or business data.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
Benefits and Compensation
adidas offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability and life insurance, 401k and Stock Purchase Plans with employer match, education assistance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, paid holidays and bonus eligibility. The anticipated base pay range is $85,150 - $97,500.
Work Location
This is a hybrid position based in Carlsbad, California, with office attendance Monday through Thursday and remote flexibility on Friday.