Financial Analyst

KEEN Footwear • Menlo Park, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in global financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling. This role partners closely with internal departments and international subsidiaries to deliver insights that inform business decisions and drive financial performance. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without cause.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in corporate finance, or related roles, preferably within multinational companies
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
• Strong business acumen with solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash forecasting, and financial modeling processes
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across a global organization and interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to analyze complex business and financial information and communicate insights clearly and concisely
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• CMA or MBA Certification preferred
• Experience with SAP, Adaptive Planning, or similar financial systems strongly preferred
• Experience with data, automation, or artificial intelligence tools is a plus
• Experience in a global consumer products or retail environment, including exposure to inventory, preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and variance analysis of financial statements
• Prepare short and mid-term cash forecasts to optimize cash planning and working capital with operational needs while meeting bank covenant requirements
• Produce monthly management reporting packages, dashboards and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights
• Conduct detailed analysis of financial statements, historical data, and market trends
• Partner across functions and global subsidiaries to assess financial impacts and inform decision-making
• Build and maintain financial models, analyses, and dashboards to support strategic initiatives and assessments
• Maintain the Adaptive Planning system, ensuring data accuracy, supporting reporting needs, and assisting users with system functionality and issue resolution
• Assist with the continued development of analyses and tools for budgeting, cash forecasting, cost control, financial forecasting, and financial modeling
• Apply and support the use of artificial intelligence tools to enhance analytical and reporting capabilities
• Perform ad hoc analyses, projects, and other responsibilities as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees