Teamhead FP&A (fixed term, parental leave cover))

PUMA SE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE in Melbourne is seeking a Senior FP&A leader to head the FP&A team during a parental leave cover, delivering accurate budgeting, forecasting, reporting and insightful business analytics across Wholesale, Retail and E‑Commerce.

You will partner with regional finance and business leaders to drive growth, optimize margins and manage costs, while coaching a high‑performing team and ensuring alignment with global planning standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA or equivalent preferred.
• Proven FP&A, Commercial Finance or Business Partnering experience.
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge; experience with SAP, BI tools or planning systems is advantageous.
• Retail, consumer goods, wholesale or FMCG industry experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, forecast updates and strategic planning processes across the business.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reporting, providing clear insights into business performance, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with business leaders to drive sales growth, margin optimization, and cost management initiatives.
• Lead financial analysis across Wholesale, Retail and E-Commerce channels.
• Prepare executive presentations and reporting packs for local and regional leadership teams.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs, providing actionable recommendations to improve performance.
• Support investment decisions through business case analysis and financial modelling.
• Lead, coach and develop the FP&A team to ensure high performance and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with regional Finance teams to ensure alignment with global planning and reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

SAP/BI experience

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Planning systems

Job description

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.

As Teamhead FP&A, you will lead the FP&A team and be responsible for delivering accurate financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Your Mission

• Lead the annual budget, forecast updates and strategic planning processes across the business.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reporting, providing clear insights into business performance, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with business leaders to drive sales growth, margin optimization, and cost management initiatives.
• Lead financial analysis across Wholesale, Retail and E-Commerce channels.
• Prepare executive presentations and reporting packs for local and regional leadership teams.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs, providing actionable recommendations to improve performance.
• Support investment decisions through business case analysis and financial modelling.
• Lead, coach and develop the FP&A team to ensure high performance and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with regional Finance teams to ensure alignment with global planning and reporting requirements.

Your Talent

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Proven experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Business Partnering roles.
• Previous people leadership experience, with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge; experience with SAP, BI tools or planning systems is advantageous.
• Retail, consumer goods, wholesale or FMCG industry experience will be highly regarded.

This role will cover a period of parental leave, for the duration of approximately 16 months.

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.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.