Senior Manager Finance *limited 12 months*

PUMA SE; Herzogenaurach; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

PUMA SE in Herzogenaurach is seeking a Finance Business Partner to act as a central financial liaison for designated business areas. You will handle journal postings, month-end close, reconciliations, and intercompany analytics, ensuring IFRS and local GAAP compliance.

Bring at least 5 years in finance, Bilanzbuchhalter or finance degree, and strong SAP/G/L experience. English fluency and a hands-on, independent work style are essential for cross-functional collaboration.

Competenze

• Certified accountant training (Bilanzbuchhalter) or a finance degree.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in finance and accounting.
• Fluency in English is required.
• SAP R/3 and SAP S/4Hana experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, hands-on approach.

Mansioni

• Act as Finance Business Partner and central point of contact for assigned business areas.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with policies.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze financial transactions and ensure accurate ERP recording.
• Prepare accruals, provisions, and prepaid expense calculations.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Support fixed asset accounting including capitalization, depreciation, and retirements.
• Review vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Ensure IFRS and local GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Prepare financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Support audits and data validation, including test case preparation.
• Assist with legal transformation projects and knowledge transfer.

Conoscenze

MS Office

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Independent work

Formazione

Bilanzbuchhalter

Bachelor's degree in finance

Strumenti

SAP R/3

SAP S/4Hana

Descrizione del lavoro

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:

• Act as Finance Business Partner and central point of contact for assigned business areas, proactively supporting stakeholders on financial, accounting and process-related topics
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate accounting discrepancies
• Analyze financial transactions and ensure accurate recording in the ERP system
• Prepare accruals, provisions, and prepaid expense calculations
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances
• Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and asset retirements
• Review and process vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
• Prepare financial reports, balance sheet analyses, and management reporting packages
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
• Support of legal transformation projects
• Support system and process testing, UAT and data validation, including preparation and follow-up of test cases and identified issues.
• Prepare and maintain relevant process, test and user documentation and support knowledge transfer.

YOUR TALENT:

• Completed training as a certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter), alternatively a bachelor's degree in finance
• At least 5 years of professional experience in finance and accounting
• 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
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, independent and hands-on way of working
• Strong business-partnering mindset with good cross-functional communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Cross-departmental thinking and communication is required
• Fluency 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.

We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.

Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

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.

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.