Financial Analyst - Retail

Deckers Brands; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Financial Planning wellbeing

Time away from work

Extras, discounts and perks

Growth and development

Health and wellness

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Goleta, CA is seeking a Financial Analyst - Retail to support NA commercial financial planning, reporting, and analysis. You will partner with finance leadership to deliver accurate insights, assist budgeting and forecasting, and support month-end close activities.

You will develop and maintain financial models, perform variance analysis, and drive basic automation to improve efficiency and data quality. Ideal for candidates with 0–2 years of experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or related field; professional experience accepted.
• 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.
• Prior experience in Consumer Products or Retail industry is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient Excel; basic financial modeling.
• Experience with Oracle or Hyperion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly forecast and annual budget processes with updated models and inputs.
• Review submissions for accuracy, perform variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Prepare summary reports and communicate key drivers to finance leadership.
• Create and maintain recurring financial and management reports.
• Assist in maintaining financial models and support ad hoc analyses.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities and collaboration with accounting.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title: Financial Analyst - Retail

Reports to: Manager, Finance - DTC

Location: US (Remote)

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

The Role As a Financial Analyst- Retail, you’ll support financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the North America commercial business. You’ll partner with finance leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, meaningful insights, and analysis that evaluate business performance and operational effectiveness. You’ll also contribute to process improvements and basic automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and business decision‑making.

We celebrate diversity—of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Support quarterly forecast and annual budget processes by updating models, gathering and validating inputs, coordinating with stakeholders, and maintaining supporting assumptions and documentation
• Review submissions for accuracy and completeness, identify potential risks or inconsistencies, and track performance against budget and forecast through variance analysis
• Prepare summary reports and analysis that clearly communicate key drivers, underlying data, and variances to finance leadership and support decision‑making
• Prepare recurring financial and management reports
• Perform variance analysis versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and trends
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing financial models used for performance evaluation and reporting
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests for finance leadership and cross‑functional partners
• Gather, analyze, and organize data to support business decisions and initiatives
• Identify data gaps or inconsistencies and elevate findings appropriately
• Continually monitor and evaluate processes and recurring deliverables to identify and reduce inefficiencies
• Assist with basic automation and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Create and maintain documentation for recurring reports, models, and processes in accordance with established standards
• Support month‑end and quarter‑end close activities, including preparation of reporting materials and variance explanations
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to support accurate and timely close processes
• Assist in preparing materials for monthly performance reviews

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles
• Prior experience in Consumer Products or Retail industry a plus
• Demonstrates strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and support resolution efforts
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support actionable insights
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑based, and evolving environment while managing multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information
• Proficient Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and basic financial modeling
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar financial systems preferred

What We’ll Give You – Competitive Pay and Bonuses

• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There's nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

#LI-LA1 $66,000.00 - $89,100.00 The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in: Goleta, California (Remote) Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.

More than Just a Footwear Company

From our corporate offices to our global retail stores, there’s a curious, independent spirit that’s distinctively Deckers Brands. We're about giving people the freedom to pursue their passions. And we're committed to helping them succeed; to become their best selves. That's why we're about more than work, the 9 to 5 or daily grind. We're about opportunity - opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact. As we work to become better at everything we do, how we better the world matters, too. Our products and brands are loved, no doubt about it. But the difference we make in people’s lives begins with our people, right here at Deckers Brands. We're adventurous, spirited, unafraid of new challenges and willing to take chances. We are always ready to rally around a cause. Put simply, we want all of our people to thrive - to reach their full potential and have fun while doing it. Because in the end, Deckers thrives when our people thrive.