Senior Business Process Owner Europe– Finance *limited until 31.12.2028*

Puma Group; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE is seeking a Finance Process Lead to define and harmonize regional European finance processes as part of a major transformation initiative. You will design standardized processes across European markets, oversee SAP S/4HANA enablement, and drive workshops with cross-functional teams to align on operating principles.

The role requires 5+ years in finance, strong process design skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Completed training as a certified accountant or a bachelor’s degree in finance.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in finance and accounting.
• Proficiency in business process solution design and delivery is a plus.
• Experience with SAP R/3, SAP S/4/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.
• Fluency in English.
• Cross-departmental thinking and communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and harmonize regional European business processes for Finance as part of transformation initiatives and new operating model.
• Lead design, standardization and harmonization of Finance processes across European markets and sales channels.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align target processes and operating principles.
• Drive business decisions and secure formal sign-offs from senior stakeholders.

Skills

Finance leadership

SAP S/4HANA

Business process design

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional thinking

English fluency

Education

Certified accountant training

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

SAP R/3

SAP S/4HANA

MS Office

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.

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 Finance 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 Finance 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:

• Completed training as a certified accountant, alternatively a bachelor's degree in finance
• At least 5 years of professional experience in finance and accounting
• 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
• Fluency in English
• Cross-departmental thinking and communication is required.

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.