Senior Manager Commercial Controlling

PUMA SE; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE in Herzogenaurach invites an accomplished Finance Business Partner to drive commercial planning and profitability across Sales, Key Accounts, and Management teams.

You will refine trade terms, monitor order book and customer P&Ls, and lead rolling forecasts with BI-enabled insights. This role emphasizes automation, international collaboration, and strategic advisory throughout a fast-paced fashion environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or related field.
• 5+ years in commercial controlling, FP&A, sales controlling, or business partnering.
• Strong understanding of customer P&Ls, trade terms, profitability, forecasting.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills; interest in automation and AI.
• Excellent business partnering and communication with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to translate data into actionable commercial insights.
• Proactive, detail-oriented in a dynamic international environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Commercial Management, Sales Leadership and Key Accounts.
• Ensure adherence to trade-term agreements and monitor receivables.
• Derive profitability results and rolling forecasts.
• Create business cases for special sales activities including clearance deals.
• Monitor customer P&Ls focusing on terms, product mix, and marketing support.
• Collaborate with regional sales operations and merchandising; review sell-thru.
• Maintain and document BI reports; develop reporting capabilities.
• Drive financial planning processes and monthly meetings.
• Leverage automation and AI to enhance reporting efficiency.

Skills

Business partnering

Communication

Analytical thinking

Automation interest

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

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

• 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.