Senior Manager Commercial Controlling

PUMA; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA seeks a Finance Business Partner to collaborate with Commercial Management, Sales Leadership and Key Account Teams in Germany. You will become an expert in trade terms, monitor accounts receivable and ensure compliance across the business.

The role emphasizes profitability analysis, rolling forecasts and value-driven decision support. You will leverage automation and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting efficiency and forecasting accuracy while partnering with regional teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/ Economics/ Controlling or related field.
• 5+ years in commercial controlling, financial planning, or business partnering.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills with interest in automation and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Finance Business Partner for Commercial Management, Sales Leadership and Key Accounts.
• Ensure adherence to trade terms and monitor Accounts Receivable and delivery stops if needed.
• Analyze orders, profitability, rolling forecasts and midterm outlooks.
• Create business cases for special sales activities including clearance deals.
• Monitor customer P&Ls with focus on terms, product mix and marketing support.
• Collaborate with regional operations and merchandising; review sell-thru and opportunities.
• Maintain and enhance BI reporting and automate processes for efficiency.
• Support monthly financial meetings and drive planning processes.

Skills

Finance

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/ Economics/ Controlling

Tools

Power BI

Excel

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

• Finance Business Partner for Commercial Management, Sales Leadership and Key Account Teams.
• Become expert in trade-term agreements and ensure adherence and compliance (including Accounts receivables monitoring and potential delivery stops)
• Constant order book & Secured Business reviews, derive profitability results and develop rolling forecasts and midterm outlook (net 1 and net 2 based)
• Create business cases for special sales activities including clearance deals
• Monitor individual Customer P&Ls with focus on terms & conditions, product mix effects and marketing support
• Closely work with regional sales operations and regional merchandising. Review sell-thru reports and free to sell opportunities
• Maintain and document further develop existing reports with focus on BI Reporting
• Drive Financial planning processes and prepare monthly financial meetings
• Leverage automation, digital tools and AI-based solutions to enhance reporting efficiency, forecasting accuracy and analytical capabilities

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Controlling, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial controlling, financial planning, sales controlling, or business partnering, preferably in a consumer goods, retail, fashion, footwear, or sporting goods environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial finance, including customer P&Ls, trade terms, profitability analysis, order book management, forecasting, and business case development.
• Strong analytical and digital capabilities with advanced knowledge of Excel and BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, combined with an interest in automation and AI-driven solutions.
• Strong business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to challenge, influence, and advise senior commercial and sales stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable commercial insights and recommendations.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.

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.