Senior Financial Analyst

Purpose

Provide extensive financial planning and analysis to support NAM Retail Brick & Mortar stores, specifically focusing on sales, margin and inventory.

• Drive the monthly store forecast and reporting processes as well as utilize and develop financial tools to analyze retail KPIs, store modeling and fleet sales performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with retail business partners (Merchandising, Operations, Omnichannel, etc.) to develop accurate forecasts and budgets
• Provide independent analytical approach to review critical retail topics such as market and store level analysis, key retail metrics drivers, and the correlation between sales, margin, and inventory
• Partner with the retail business to consult and design financial models for key strategic initiatives
• Support retail forecast and financial data submission obligations throughout the corporate systems landscape (SAC, IBP, TM1, etc.)
• Drive business results by evaluating sales and margin trends to identify risks and opportunities within the retail business

• Retail Leadership
• Finance Leadership
• Retail Planning & Merchandising
• Retail Operations
• Cost Management & Accounting

• Demonstrated analytical skills, comfort with Finance and/or Accounting principles and good understanding and experience with retail math and retail financial drivers
• Proven ability to operate cross functionally, join data from various sources and develop creative and innovative solutions within an entrepreneurial environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across various business partners with differing priorities
• Strong prioritization skills and the ability to accomplish assignments simultaneously under tight timelines
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, stakeholders, sales representatives, peers, clients and customers
• Understanding in fundamental database design and development. Ability to gather data from multiple sources and manipulate the data to develop demand-driven and action-based reporting and analysis
• Advanced skills in Excel. Proficient skills in SAP, PowerPoint and TM1 (or other reporting software)
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in‑person presentation, in‑office attendance is required even on Friday

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• 5‑7 years related experience
• Industry specific experience preferred
• Solid accounting skills and experience a plus
• Technical proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SAP
• Databricks and SQL knowledge a plus
• Experience with TM1 preferred

• Hybrid work policy: requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in‑person presentation, in‑office attendance is required even on Friday.
• Medical benefits: HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long‑term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Full‑time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.
• Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.
• Working language is English.
• We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.