Commercial Finance Analyst (2 positions: 1x Wholesale & 1x DTC)

PUMA Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle brand in Manchester is seeking a finance professional to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This entry-level role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and a passion for commercial finance. Ideal for recent graduates eager to develop in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in commercial finance and business partnering.
• Intention to study towards CIMA.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts for Wholesale and DTC channels.
• Prepare monthly performance reports and variance analysis.
• Assist in building business cases for new stores.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recent finance graduate or early-career finance professional

Job description

Overview

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. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

Your Mission

Planning & Forecasting Support

• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts for Wholesale and DTC channels.
• Consolidate inputs from Sales, Merchandising, and Retail teams.
• Support scenario modelling and risk/opportunity tracking.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly performance reports and variance analysis.
• Maintain and enhance KPI dashboards and financial templates.
• Support the preparation of presentations for forecast and result meetings.

Commercial & Investment Insight

• Assist in building business cases for new stores, wholesale partnerships, and trade investments.
• Track actuals vs. planned outcomes and support ROI analysis.
• Contribute to promotional and marketing performance reviews.

Financial Operations & Controls

• Support month end routines including reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
• Help ensure accuracy in financial postings and compliance with internal controls.
• Liaise with teams across finance and the wider business to ensure alignment.

Your Talent

• Recently graduated or early-career finance professional.
• Strong interest in commercial finance and business partnering.
• Intention to study towards CIMA.
• Highly analytical with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for sports and lifestyle brands.

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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.