Sr. Specialist, Brand Finance, Finance (1Y6M)

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The OrganizationThe cornerstone activity of this role is consistency, transparency, planning, analyzing, reporting, and partnering with all relevant stakeholders in alignment with globally defined standardized guidelines and processes with Product first mindsetKey ResponsibilitiesManage and execute standard and ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for MaEx (Marketing expense), Category/channel profitability, etc. (short, mid- and long term)Create transparency and acting as advisor for the Brand Team based on the actual reporting, forecasting/budgeting process, potential Risk / Opportunities and management comments.Sports Marketing and Culture Marketing controlling and CAF approval process supervisionCollaborate with the Demand Planning teams in terms of alignment between the monthly IBP and RFC process, ensures consensus between Brand and Sales forecastsUpdate part of monthly Finance meeting and MaEx alignment meetingTracks the impact of the CB and CB+ on the margin and the category planningDevelop and track Hype allocation models together with MOPs and the BUsCollaborate with CCT Finance on potential implications on margin as a result of CCT product creationsProvide insights and work on scenarios planning in order to facilitate Brand related process and decisionsSupport the preparation for key Brand meetings – Pre-GTM, Trade meetings, 3x1, 3x3 etc.Ensures SAC (MaEx system) is up-to-date and the spend is allocated properly across the different MaEx bucketsFacilitates the alignment of the Sales working budget allocation between Brand and the Sales teams and escalates accordinglyReviews critically and challenges the planning assumptions related to the sales working budgetEnsures compliance of the MaEx planning and reporting to the relevant policies and proceduresCoordinate and execute the MaEx planning close collaboration with the Brand teamDevelop and run MaEx ROI models and assessment of campaigns effectiveness together with the BUsWork in close collaboration with Korea NTP and the Brand team in tracking and assessing NTP savings and more particular Media savings and how they impact the financial planningWork with Brand team on Franchise lifecycle management, prepare trend reports and analyze franchise performanceUnderstand the business and apply this knowledge to proactively manage risks and opportunities across all P&L line itemsVarious project management and supportKPI’sOn time submission of Management ReportsAccuracy of actual reporting and forecasts validationKey RelationshipsLocal FP&A teamGlobal Brand Finance teamLocal Demand Planning TeamLocal Brand teamLocal NTP teamGlobal SalesGlobal BrandsGlobal SourcingGBSKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesComplete familiarity with Microsoft office, SAP, Power BI or equivalent toolsHigh degree of commercial and business acumen knowledge to challenge and drive consensus among Retail, eCom & WholesaleStrong interpersonal skills (e.g., relationship management, facilitation)Strong analytical skillsProven methodological skills (e.g., data analysis, trend forecasting)Understanding on GTM process & Pricing strategic to maximize company profit.Solid accounting skills and experienceFluent in written and spoken EnglishRequisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsUniversity degree in Accounting or adequate education Minimum 5 years of financial planning experience Preferable experience in the sport or clothing industryadidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.