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PUMA Open At a glance
Mid-level FP&A role at PUMA. PUMA Way · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €69,375–€88,125 across Germany.
PUMA has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Run financial planning and actuals reporting for global business units and categories from start to finish
- Partner with business unit leaders and finance colleagues to shape forward-looking plans and protect financial targets
- Review category revenue and costs, then set metrics and benchmarks to track performance
- Align reporting practices across units and categories, advise local teams, and improve systems and data visibility
- Lead performance reviews, planning and forecasts while managing direct reports’ development and team experience
What you bring
- A business studies background, ideally focused on accounting and finance
- Six to eight years in a comparable role or industry; sport and fashion experience is a plus
- Experience advising senior leaders as a strategic finance partner and turning operational discussions into financial direction
- Leadership skills to guide direct reports and handle uncertain situations, plus confidence with reporting systems
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced finance partner who can lead planning, challenge category performance and manage a team. The job is available full-time or part-time.
From the employer
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YOUR MISSION
Lead PUMA’s financial transparency and management for Business Units and Categories
Own and execute the end-to-end (from plan to actual reporting) financial planning and analysis for global Business Units and Categories
Primary business partner and close collaboration with the Business Units Leads for the respective area of responsibility as well as within the Finance Team to build acumen and drive proactive forward looking financial planning processes to safeguard the realization of operational, tactical and strategic financial ambitions
Critically evaluate and challenge the categories financial (global review, from revenue to costs).
Establish key revenue and cost metrics and benchmarks to rigorously measure category and Business Unit specific financial performance management (e.g. variable, fixed cost, etc.).
Enforce consistent reporting policies and practices across the global Business Units and categories and advise local organizations.
Continuously review and improve system and data transparency and infrastructure to build enhanced transparency for business management.
Drive key financial processes, including actual performance reviews, planning and forecasting
Responsible for all aspects of the performance management and professional development of direct reports, including recruitment, development plans, providing constructive feedback, appraisals and exit processes.
Foster a positive and inclusive team culture by actively engaging team members, promoting open communication, and implementing initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and well-being.
Compliance with and implementation of legal and operational requirements regarding occupational health and safety within your own area of responsibility.
YOUR TALENT
Educational background of business studies (MBA a plus) ideally with focus of Accounting & Finance
6-8 years of related professional experience in similar industry (sport & fashion is a plus)
Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership audience
End-to-end Thinking to convert operational, tactical and strategic related discussions and transparency
Providing leadership and guidance to direct reports and team
Functional and personal leadership competencies to lead in ambiguous situations
Affinity and capabilities to work with reporting systems (SAP a plus) and to further develop them
Ability to work under pressure and to produce top notch deliverables.
This job opportunity will be available in full-time or part-time.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at
PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal
opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000
employees worldwide.
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