Your mission
Primary business partner and close collaboration with the global commercial leadership team as well as the VP FP&A 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 profitability and effectiveness of PUMA's wholesale channel (incl WHS account portfolio).
Establish key sales metrics and benchmarks to rigorously measure sales specific performance management (e.g. order book, trade terms, cost ratios, etc.).
Enforce consistent reporting policies and practices across the global, regional, and sales organizations.
Continuously review and improve system and data transparency and infrastructure to build enhanced transparency for business management.
Provide operational, tactical as well as strategic guidance to commercial functions as well as analyze regional and wholesale sales teams.
Ensure financial decisions strictly adhere to PUMA’s guidelines and policies, and proactively inform stakeholders about potential risks.
Drive key financial processes, including performance reviews, planning, forecasting, and year-end closing.
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+ 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.
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.
Our principles
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.
