Marketplace Finance Manager

New Balance; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

8% holiday allowance

Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave

Travel allowance

On-site Gym

Employee Discount

Wellbeing support

Job summary

New Balance in Amsterdam seeks a Marketplace Finance Manager to partner with business leads, delivering timely performance insights and strategic plans. You will own month-end processes, lead forecasts and budgets, and produce KPI-driven analyses to drive short- and long-term results.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a proactive mindset to continually improve reporting accuracy and speed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• Post-qualified accounting credentials (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/RA) preferred.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience in a Direct to Consumer marketplace or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end accounting (prepayment, accruals) for Marketplace P&L.
• Lead forecast, budget and long-term planning across Marketplace.
• Provide commentary on performance to inform commercial decisions.
• Prepare Marketplace monthly business review packs.
• Develop financial models for new Marketplace launches.
• Support year-end audits and external tax reviews.

Skills

Financial modeling

Stakeholder communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Who We Are

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION

The Marketplace Finance Manager will be the finance business partner to Marketplace, offering commercial guidance and support to business leads for both short and long-term initiatives. They will work closely with business leaders to deliver accurate, timely and insightful information on performance, as well as assisting in both short term and long terms strategic plans.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Full ownership of month end accounting (prepayment, accruals) for Marketplace P&L.
• Finance lead on forecast, budget and long-term planning across Marketplace.
• Provide commentary on Marketplace performance to business leads to inform commercial decision making.
• Preparation of Marketplace monthly business review packs.
• Production of management information and KPI analysis to business partners, delivering insights to drive both short terms results and longer-term strategic plans.
• Work with business leaders to create financial models and commercial reviews for new Marketplace launches.
• Support in year end audits and external tax reviews.
• Assist the EMEA Management & Commercial Accounts team as necessary on both day to day tasks and any new projects.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject: Finance, accounting, Economics, Business.
• Relevant number of years post qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / RA / AA or accounting equivalent).
• Knowledge and experience working in a similar role within a Direct to Consumer organisations preferred.
• Team player, strong communication skills and able to develop and maintain strong relationship with colleagues.
• Organised, structured, able to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Motivated with pro‑active mindset focused on continual improvement of reporting.
• High degree of accuracy and eye for detail.
• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills and ability to pick up new IT systems quickly.
• English language proficiency is required; additional European language is advantageous.

BENEFITS

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Discount on the health insurance
• 8% holiday allowance
• Flexible Working Hours
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Up to €300 travel allowance each month
• Hybrid working
• On-site Gym
• Employee Discount
• Work from-home allowance
• Home working equipment
• Sports subscription services
• Flexibility to work 20 days from anywhere each year
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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