Financial Analyst, Retail

Purpose : Provide executional support in financial planning, controlling, and analysis for the Canada Retail Brick & Mortar Channel’s financials. This role focuses on preparation of reports for management and business partners, highlighting discrepancies, trends, and insights, data accuracy, entry and monitoring

Key Accountabilities:

• OPEX Monitoring: Assist in the ongoing monitoring and controlling of retail operating expenses, ensuring alignment with financial plans and budgets.
• Variance Analysis: Track actual expenses against forecasts, investigating discrepancies, and providing detailed variance explanations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain financial reports, presenting clear and accurate data to management and business partners, while identifying trends and providing recommendations on forecast adjustments.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Perform ad-hoc financial analyses to support operational needs, ensuring accuracy and clarity in data reporting.
• Business Partnering: Engage with management and other teams, calling out discrepancies, discussing trends, and offering actionable insights to improve forecast accuracy and OPEX management.
• Data Entry and Forecasting: Accurately input OPEX data for monthly forecasts and budgets, ensuring detailed tracking and adherence to financial standards.
• Support Accounting Processes: Collaborate closely with the Accounting team to manage accruals, reconciliations, and expense entries related to retail OPEX.

Key Relationships: Accounting & Finance, Store Operations, Real-Estate, SCM 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

• Analytical Skills: Ability to identify discrepancies, recognize trends, and provide insights into forecast adjustments.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data entry, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel: Advanced Excel skills are required to support data management and reporting.
• Strong Finance Knowledge: Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls, with a focus on accurate data management and compliance.
• Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate execution of responsibilities.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data findings, address questions, and engage with management and business partners

Qualifications (Minimum required education and experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within a retail environment.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with SAP, TM1, or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong finance & accounting background, with emphasis on controlling and data accuracy.

adidas offers a robust and progressive range of benefits, including: health and dental benefits, including prescription drug coverage, out of country coverage, short and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ Retirement Savings Plan with employer match. Qualifying employees are eligible for our education assistance program and fitness reimbursement program.Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. We recognize the commitment of our employees by increasing vacation time with length of service. We also offer Service Awards & Service Time Off during milestone years, paid bereavement leave, and parental leave top-up to eligible employees. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $80000- $100000 CAD. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, and 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 Woodbridge ON, CanadaThough our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. 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.