Finance
Senior Controller Cost
Somerville, United States of America
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Your Talent
- 5+ years’ relevant work experience
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Proven experience in cost controlling and analysis, preferably in a wholesale or retail environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze large amounts of data, join data from various sources, and provide actionable recommendations
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to travel occasionally to warehouse facilities for audit purposes
- Advanced proficiency in Excel a must
- SAP S/4HANA knowledge a plus
- Experience with Power BI for data visualization and analysis is highly desirable.
- Well organized, reliable, and efficient with the ability to prioritize
- Outgoing team player with initiative, integrity, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a professional & positive attitude
- Sense of urgency and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Your Mission
- Work with Procurement and Inventory teams to ensure accurate product costs are included in PO transactions and landed inventory values using the Moving Average Cost (MAC) methodology
- Provide analysis of product margins based on current and projected costs; collaborate with the Merchandising team in the development of future season margin projections based on forecasted product assortment plans
- Purchase Price Variance (PPV) Analysis: Validate invoice timing and accuracy, analyze cost discrepancies, and identify root causes.
- Periodically review and update standard cost assumptions for future products by reviewing and analyzing actual cost results
- Prepare and maintain Internal Control documentation related to the product costing functions for the ERP system.
- Partner with Accounting management to drive CoGS validation for month-end close
- Collaborate on inventory-controlling activities and provide audit support
- Assist with the development of standardized best practices in reporting and control methods
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within financial reporting and analysis.
- Develop tools, solutions, and ad-hoc reports to support decision-making across the business as well as enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
- Cross-functional collaboration and general support within the Wholesale Controlling team as needed.
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.
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
