Business Control Intern

ASICS EMEA; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic sports brand based in Hoofddorp is looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis support member to join their team. This role involves providing pricing insights, assisting with financial planning, and monitoring profitability across channels. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, be fluent in English, and hold a relevant degree. ASICS offers a hybrid working model and various wellness benefits.

Benefits

Office gym and sports membership discount

Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS gear

Unlimited access to the Calm app

Complimentary Runkeeper Go™ subscription

Comprehensive wellness programme

Professional support and meditation classes

Opportunity to work abroad for four weeks every year

Hybrid working model

Responsibilities

• Provide pricing insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Support budget and financial planning processes.
• Assist with long-term financial strategic planning.
• Review quarterly profit and loss statements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor Channel and Product Category profitability.
• Collaborate with the team to manage internal stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Fluent in written and verbal English

Excellent analytical and communication abilities

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Growth mindset with can-do attitude

Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's level education in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

SAP Analytical Cloud

Business Objects

Job description

Be part of a movement that moves the world

At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for Anima Sana in Corpore Sano (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.

If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.

Your role in our shared journey

Located at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, you'll contribute to our mission by supporting the FP&A Business Control team in ensuring efficient resource allocation and driving profitable growth across the organisation. Working within a small, dynamic international team, you'll play a key role in delivering pricing insights, supporting strategic planning processes, and monitoring end-to-end channel and product category profitability to help ASICS EMEA achieve its business objectives.

Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Provide pricing insights and analysis to the Category team to support strategic decision-making.
• Support various planning processes including Original budget, Medium-Term Planning, Rolling MTP Forecast, Manifesto, Annual Financial Plan & Forecast, and Monthly Business Review.
• Assist with long-term financial strategic planning to ensure alignment with ASICS' overall business objectives.
• Review quarterly forecast cycles for channel and category profit and loss statements to monitor financial performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting and planning processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor end-to-end Channel and Product Category profitability to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Collaborate closely with the team to manage the expectations of internal stakeholders effectively and monitor E2E Channel and Product Category profitability.

You have the following skills:

• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Growth mindset with can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, SAP Analytical Cloud, and Business Objects is preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's level education in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field.

Life at ASICS

When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

We're dedicated to ensuring that every team member experiences the joy and benefits of movement. To support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Access to office gym and sports membership discount.
• Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS and ONITSUKA TIGER gear.
• Unlimited access to the Calm app for better sleep and mental fitness.
• Complimentary premium subscription to our Runkeeper Go™ app.
• A comprehensive wellness programme consisting of exercise and educational sessions.
• Professional support and meditation classes are available through OpenUp Access.
• Working abroad for four weeks every year.
• Hybrid working model. Combine the flexibility of working from home with the dynamic energy of an office environment.

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