Purpose & Overall Relevance For The OrganizationThe general purpose is to be the specialist (SME) supporting the budgeting, forecasting and cost monitoring, reporting process. These functions support the business to achieve (financial) targets as well as the strategy based on the analysis of number indicators. This is supported by the creation of transparency about business performance through cost (-center) controlling, business controlling and eventually performance management. Reporting is collecting data and providing ad hoc analysis as well as standard reports.
Therefore, reporting is also defining requirements of respective reports and drives classification, harmonization and standardization of data sets while driving best in class delivery in terms of timelines and data quality through plausibility and cross-checks.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide support and involve in executing budgeting, forecasting and cost monitoring and reporting processesEnsure data quality and integrity across various systems and toolsAssist the supervisor to partner with the business within the assigned area of responsibilitySupport the creation of transparency on budgeting, forecasting and cost monitoring processesActively participate in projects, support the implementation of findings and sustainability of achievementsSupport the implementation of adequate and aligned communication packages to present results, recommendations and solutionsCheck problems in existing systems or day-to-day processesApply state of the art analytical toolsDeliver defined output following clear procedures / processes within own job area to support the department targetsExecute variance analysisExecute standardized reporting and ad-hoc analysisIf required:
Support cost center management and assist cost center managers in selective financial tasks (e. g. investment and/ or recruitment requests and/ or cost recharges, etc.
)Develop and provide expertise for assigned functional areas/systems and processes towards team and business partnersKey RelationshipsSEA Cluster FP&A teamSEA Country FP&A teamEmerging Market Region Hub teamKnowledge Skills And AbilitiesResult orientationAbility to accept and meet deadlinesUnderstanding of budgeting and forecasting Understanding of reporting and willingness to learn new systems and reporting approachesEffective time managementGood communication skills for conveying information mainly within the organizationGood analytical skillsRequisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsDiploma (accountancy/business) OR degree holder At least 3-5 years relevant working experience (Finance/Controlling or equivalent background in related fields)Comprehensive understanding of system landscapeProficient in MS Office (Excel, PPT), preferably have Power Pivot, Power BI, Think-Cell experience as wellProactive, growth mindset, curious & meticulous adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace.
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