
Director, Regional Finance
Key Skills
Job Description
Summary
The Director of Regional Finance – Europe is responsible for shaping the financial strategy for KEEN Europe, leading financial planning, forecasting, performance management, statutory reporting, and compliance. This role partners with European and Global leaders to bring financial insight to regional growth priorities and oversees full P&L performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and actions to deliver results.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership, overseeing performance against KPIs and long-term business planning.
- Lead annual budget, rolling forecast, and long-range planning processes for Europe.
- Direct regional financial reporting, forecasting models, and performance analytics.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing decisions on pricing, purchasing, inventory, and investments.
- Oversee the monthly close and regional management-reporting process.
- Hold accountability for statutory reporting, compliance, and finance audits.
- Lead cash-flow, working-capital, credit-management, and risk-management activities.
- Establish effective financial policies, controls, and processes.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Europe Finance team.
- Champion KEEN’s culture through integrity, collaboration, and accountability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Ten or more years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably in Europe.
- Advanced knowledge of IFRS and local statutory accounting requirements.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Strong strategic financial acumen and advanced modeling skills.
- Proven leadership in financial planning and internal controls.
- Executive-level communication skills.
- Experience with ERP and planning tools preferred.
- Advanced Excel and financial-modeling experience required.
- Fluent in English, with additional European language skills preferred.
Working Conditions & Requirements
• Travel Required up to 20% of the time
• Occasional evening or weekend work during events and key business moments
• Full-time position
We Offer
• Market-relevant compensation package (salary and bonus).
• Laptop
• Opportunity to dedicate working hours to community volunteering initiatives.
• A purpose-driven environment where KEEN’s values guide how we work and grow.
Why KEEN
Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Since 2003, KEEN has been committed to responsible business practices and community impact, donating over $18 million to non-profit organizations worldwide and working to protect the places where we live and play.
Learn more at: https://www.keenfootwear.com/our-purpose.html
Employee Conduct
All employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment through teamwork, honest and effective communication, professional conduct, and alignment with KEEN’s core values.
Core Responsibilities
The Director of Regional Finance is responsible for shaping the financial strategy for KEEN Europe, including financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role oversees full P&L performance, statutory reporting, compliance, and leads the regional finance team.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and at least ten years of progressive finance leadership experience. Advanced knowledge of IFRS, local statutory accounting, and U.S. GAAP is required, along with strong financial modeling skills.
Benefits
- Market-relevant compensation package
- Laptop
- Community volunteering initiatives
About KEEN Footwear
Industry: Apparel & Fashion
Company size: 201-500 employees
KEEN is a values led, outdoor footwear brand with a mission to responsibly create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN ignited a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport sandal, launching the concept of Hybrid footwear into the market and setting KEEN on a path of driving consistent product innovation that exists today. As a company, we strive to live by our values, from the products we make to the actions we take, and by activating communities and individuals to protect and preserve the places where we work and play. We passionately endeavor to live fulfilling lives, challenge the status quo, do good, give back, and inspire others. Looking ahead, our vision is to be the most trusted outdoor footwear and lifestyle brand in the world. Discover more about KEEN at keenfootwear.com, facebook.com/keen and twitter.com/keen.