SENIOR BUSINESS PROCESS OWNER EUROPE– CONTROLLING *limited until 31.12.2028*

PUMA SE; Herzogenaurach; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PUMA SE seeks an experienced Controlling/FP&A professional to harmonize regional European processes within our transformation program. You will own Controlling documentation and lead cross‑functional workshops to align target processes and sign‑offs with senior stakeholders.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master in Controlling, 5+ years in Controlling/FP&A, SAP R/3/SAP S4/Hana experience, strong MS Office skills, and fluent English; you will translate strategy into system requirements and

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master degree in Controlling or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Controlling or FP&A.
• Proficiency in SAP R/3 and SAP S/4HANA; strong MS Office skills.
• Independent, structured, and analytic with cross-departmental communication.

Responsabilidades

• Define and harmonize regional European Controlling processes within the transformation program.
• Lead design, standardization, and governance of Controlling processes across markets and channels.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align target processes and operating principles.
• Translate business strategy into system requirements for SAP S/4HANA and BI tooling.

Conocimientos

Fluent in English

Analytical skills

Cross-departmental thinking

Independent worker

Educación

Bachelor's or Master degree in Controlling

Herramientas

SAP R/3

SAP S4/Hana

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

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.

YOUR MISSION:

Define and harmonize regional European business processes following transformation initiatives and new operating model

• Lead the design, standardization and harmonization of business processes for Controlling across European markets, accounts and sales channels as part of the strategic transformation program
• Facilitate cross-functional business workshops to align target processes, business rules and operating principles of the new operating model
• Drive business decisions and secure formal sign-off from senior stakeholders
• Own, govern and maintain Controlling end-to-end business process documentation and standards

Translate business strategy into system requirements

• Convert business processes, policies and operating strategies into functional business requirements for SAP S/4HANA, connected applications and BI reporting solutions
• Act as the business process expert and owner for assigned functional workstreams
• Define, consolidate and prioritize regional business requirements for the future operating model
• Serve as the primary liaison between local business teams, regional leadership and the project organization, ensuring business alignment throughout the transformation

Define, coordinate and execute business process testing to ensure successful solution deployment

• Coordinate and lead business testing activities, including test preparation, execution, defect validation and retesting
• Define end-to-end business test scenarios, test cases and acceptance criteria aligned with target Finance processes and business requirements
• Develop and maintain comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) covering core Finance processes
• Collaborate closely with IT, implementation partners and business stakeholders to ensure test coverage, traceability and alignment with business requirements.

YOUR TALENT:

• Bachelor's or Master degree in Controlling
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Controlling or FP&A
• Proficiency in business process solution design and delivery is a plus
• Experience with SAP R/3, SAP S4/Hana is an advantage
• Very good MS Office knowledge
• Independent work and structured way of working
• High commitment and flexibility, service-oriented, reliable, team player
• Analytical skills, high affinity with numbers
• Cross-departmental thinking and communication is required.
• Fluent in English

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.