Finance
Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis
Herzogenaurach, Germany
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Your Talent
- Advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and controlling, preferably within a global organization in the consumer goods industry
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performance teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in financial planning and reporting systems, with a strong understanding of IFRS
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic international environment and adapt to changing business needs
Your Mission
- Lead all aspects of financial forecasting, budgeting, long term planning, and performance management for the PUMA Group
- Serve as key advisor to the executive leadership team, ensuring financial strategies align with PUMA’s objectives
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights to drive decision making across the organization
- Lead the global FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
- Collaborate closely with the executive team to drive the financial strategy and ensure alignment with the company’s growth initiatives
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support decision-making for short-term and long-term goals
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance, optimize profitability, and enhance operational efficiency
- Oversee the preparation of financial reports for the executive leadership
- Implement and enhance financial systems and tools to support data-driven decision-making
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of empowerment, trust, and collaboration
- Partner cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations, and other departments to provide financial guidance on key initiatives
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes and analytics, including leveraging automation where possible
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.
