Financial Analyst - Golf

adidas; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

adidas in Carlsbad, California, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the NAM Golf finance team. You will deliver accurate planning, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis, maintain financial data and reporting tools, and provide clear commentary to support cross-functional decisions.

The role focuses on automation, data visualization and disciplined processes, requiring advanced Excel, Power BI, and experience with SAP/SAC; fluency in English and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics or related field.
• 3+ years of financial analysis, FP&A or related experience.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI.
• Experience with SAP, SAC or similar systems.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and month-end close activities.
• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards and presentations.
• Maintain reports and data in SAP and SAC.
• Use SQL, Python, Databricks to improve reporting efficiency.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reports.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Databricks

SAP

SAC

Data analysis

Data visualization

English

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Analytics

Tools

SAP

SAC

Job description

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.

The position supports recurring planning and close processes, management reporting and ad hoc analysis. It also helps improve reporting quality, consistency and efficiency through automation, data visualization and disciplined process documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Forecasting and Close Support

• Support budgeting, forecasting and month-end close activities by collecting, validating and maintaining accurate data in financial planning and reporting systems.

• Maintain assigned inputs and reporting requirements across IBP, OOH, MaEX and other approved finance tools.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc analysis of business results versus budget, forecast and prior periods.

• Identify key variances and business drivers and support the preparation of clear financial commentary.

• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to resolve data issues and complete required inputs on time.

Management Reporting and Business Analysis

• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards and presentations covering business performance and assigned operating areas.

• Support reporting and analysis of operating expenses, travel and entertainment and other cost categories as assigned.

• Provide accurate, timely financial information to support business reviews and decision-making.

• Complete ad hoc financial analysis for Finance leadership and cross-functional partners.

• Maintain consistent report definitions, data sources and calculation logic.

Systems, Automation and Data Quality

• Maintain and improve standardized reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI and other approved automation and data tools.

• Support routine finance processes in SAP and SAC, including internal order creation, reclass requests and related master-data or reporting activities.

• Use SQL, Python, Databricks or comparable tools where appropriate to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy.

• Investigate data inconsistencies, coordinate corrections and document recurring reporting processes.

• Participate in cross-functional projects focused on reporting quality, process consistency, automation and data governance.

Controls and Ways of Working

• Follow applicable adidas Finance policies, internal controls and reporting standards.

• Maintain complete and organized support for assigned reports, analyses, system inputs and financial processes.

• Manage recurring deadlines with accuracy and consistent follow-through.

• Escalate material data, reporting, process or control concerns to the appropriate Finance leader.

Decision Scope and Accountability

• Own day-to-day preparation and maintenance of assigned financial reports, analyses, system inputs and process documentation within established standards and timelines.

• Accountable for data accuracy, timely completion, clear variance support and early identification of issues.

• Resolve routine data and reporting questions independently and bring material assumptions, business decisions, control concerns or unusual transactions to the appropriate Finance leader.

• Contribute recommendations for practical reporting and process improvements.

Key Relationships

Core Partners

• Senior Manager FP&A and NAM Golf Finance team

• Golf Sales, Marketing, Merchandising and other business functions

• Relevant local, regional and global Finance teams

• Tech, Analytics and Data Governance teams

• Other adidas partners supporting financial systems, reporting and controls

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with working knowledge of financial statements, planning and management reporting.

• Advanced Excel skills; practical experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools strongly preferred.

• Ability to work accurately with detailed financial data, identify inconsistencies and meet recurring deadlines.

• Ability to translate data into clear reporting, concise commentary and practical business insights.

• Working knowledge of SAP, SAC or comparable financial planning and ERP systems preferred.

• Experience with SQL, Python, Databricks or comparable data tools is an advantage.

• Strong organization and prioritization with consistent attention to detail and follow-through.

• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to collaborate across functions in a global matrix.

Requisite Education & Experience / 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.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and experience working with financial or business data.

• Experience with Power BI and SAP, SAC or comparable systems preferred.

• Fluent English, written and spoken.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including 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, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. 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 14 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.
• The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $85,150 - $97,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
• 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. The working location of this position is Carlsbad, California.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE:Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP:Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. – Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You – By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.