Teamhead Financial Controlloing

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.YOUR MISSION:[Task 1] (30%) Lead the financial FP&A, drive strategic insights and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role requires a proactive leader who can guide a high-performing team, collaborate cross-functionally, and influence senior stakeholders to achieve financial and operational excellence. Lead the FP&A team in developing robust financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term strategic plans. Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing financial guidance and scenario analysis to support key decisions. Lead cross-functional initiatives to align financial planning with business and operational priorities. Monitoring & Tracking of KPIs for ad-hoc, short- and long-term business planning Lead the actual work process for data analysis and reporting including the variance analysis. [Task 2] (30%) Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Own the monthly and quarterly performance review process, including variance analysis. Oversee working capital management, ensuring optimal levels of inventory, receivables, and payables to support liquidity and operational efficiency. Monitor and manage free cash flow, identifying levers to improve cash generation and strategic investments. OPEX analysis and controls to ensure company profitability. Managing Reporting tools and system (HFM, EIS, GRS, BI etc.) [Task 3] (20%) Compliance and Internal control Responsible for internal control management Managing policy manuals in all related areas and enforcing the policy in operation. Support LCO for the internal audit and related process [Task 4] (10%) Provide various analysis for senior leadership team and global stakeholders. Do active communication with HQ for the general points of BU and forecasting process. Company projects involvement Champion the adoption of advanced analytics and digital tools (e.g., BI, Automation)[Task 5] (10%) People and leadership Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Team building and foster performance cultureYOUR TALENT:Education : Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.Professional : 13+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate financeIT Skills : Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion etc.)Language Skills : English – Above the medium – high levelCompetencies : Excellent communication and presentation skills, High level of business acumen & strategic thinking.Functional Skills : Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management.PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.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.