Financial Analyst - Retail

Deckers
New York, US
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Why this role

Pace
Steady
The job requires managing multiple priorities and working effectively in a fast-paced environment, as evidenced by the need to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while also handling ad hoc requests.
Collaboration
Medium
The Financial Analyst will work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, as indicated by the need to partner with these groups to deliver accurate reporting and insights.
Autonomy
Medium
While the role involves working with a team, there is a significant level of autonomy required to independently gather data, perform variance analysis, and maintain financial models.
Decision Impact
Individual
The Financial Analyst's work has a direct impact on business decision-making, as they are responsible for providing data-driven insights and performance tracking that inform strategic choices.
Role Level
Individual Contributor
The role demands a balance of analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, as seen in the requirement to perform variance analysis and support process improvements.
Career Pivot Friendly
Welcomes transferable skills
Individuals with experience in financial analysis or accounting, particularly in the consumer products or retail industry, can easily transition into this role, as they will already possess the necessary competencies and industry knowledge.

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Typical background
1+ years of experience in financial analysis

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Financial Analyst at a manufacturing company
    financial reporting · budgeting
    The experience in budgeting and financial reporting will directly translate to the responsibilities of supporting financial planning and analysis in the retail sector.
  • Coming from Accountant at a retail firm
    financial modeling · process improvement
    The background in financial modeling and process improvement will be highly beneficial for contributing to automation efforts and enhancing efficiency in the retail financial analysis role.

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial AnalysisExcelOracle

Preferred

Retail Industry Experience

Stack & domain

ExcelOracleHyperionProblem-solvingCommunicationFinanceRetail

About the role

This role involves supporting financial planning and analysis for the retail sector, requiring a candidate who can interpret data, identify trends, and assist in process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Original posting from Deckers

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: United States (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, 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, improve data accuracy, and support 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 budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting through data gathering, model updates, and validation against company objectives
  • Perform variance analysis and assist in identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities in financial results
  • Support process improvements and basic automation efforts to improve efficiency and data accuracy
  • Provide data-driven insights and performance tracking to inform business decision-making
  • Prepare recurring financial and management reports
  • 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
  • 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
  • Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation of reporting materials and variance explanations

Who You Are

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in business, accounting, related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 1+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles
  • Prior experience in Consumer Products or Retail industry a plus
  • Demonstrate 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 - We've created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they're valued.
  • Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
  • Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees' needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
  • 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.

$75,000 - $85,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in Goleta, CA. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education

Source: Deckers careers

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