Business Development-Strategy Director
Wolters Kluwer, Torrance, CA, United States
Skechers is seeking a highly motivated finance professional to join our Corporate Finance & Strategy team. In this role, you will contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives and financial analyses for one of the world's leading footwear brands. The position provides broad exposure to critical business decisions across our Global Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce operations, as well as the opportunity to work with members of the investment team who were involved in the company's recent acquisition.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions
Track, interpret, and report on key performance indicators to deliver actionable insights to senior leadership
Support the annual budgeting cycle, forecasting activities, and long‑range financial planning
Conduct market, competitive, and industry analyses to identify trends and growth opportunities within the global footwear sector
Partner with cross‑functional teams including FP&A, Operations (i.e., Procurement, Supply Chain, Distribution), Treasury, Data & Analytics, and IT to drive alignment and support strategic initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
14 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or another analytical discipline
Strong financial modeling capabilities and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Exceptional analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Demonstrated interest in the footwear industry, consumer goods, or retail preferred
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package with performance‑based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
Professional development opportunities and mentorship from industry leaders
Career advancement pathways within a rapidly growing global organization
The pay range for this position is $90,000‑$130,000/yr USD.
About Skechers Skechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e‑commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
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Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions
Track, interpret, and report on key performance indicators to deliver actionable insights to senior leadership
Support the annual budgeting cycle, forecasting activities, and long‑range financial planning
Conduct market, competitive, and industry analyses to identify trends and growth opportunities within the global footwear sector
Partner with cross‑functional teams including FP&A, Operations (i.e., Procurement, Supply Chain, Distribution), Treasury, Data & Analytics, and IT to drive alignment and support strategic initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
14 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or another analytical discipline
Strong financial modeling capabilities and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Exceptional analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Demonstrated interest in the footwear industry, consumer goods, or retail preferred
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package with performance‑based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
Professional development opportunities and mentorship from industry leaders
Career advancement pathways within a rapidly growing global organization
The pay range for this position is $90,000‑$130,000/yr USD.
About Skechers Skechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e‑commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
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