Financial Analyst - Golf

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 Enterprise Partners •  Global Business Services •  Tech, Analytics