Junior Analyst Financial

PUMA North America, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

PUMA North America, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Associate to manage budgets, analyze retail performance, and support month-end processes.

You will produce commentary on results, assist with system implementations, and develop standardized reporting for senior leadership, while exploring new store opportunities and lease scenarios. This role supports both retail stores and e-commerce, requiring advanced Excel skills, analytical mindset, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or Finance.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong technical skills: proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.
• Retail experience valuable.
• Strong analytical capabilities coupled with the ability to identify issues.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; experience reporting on large amounts of data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to simplify complex projects and present key details / conclusions
• Knowledge of financial systems such as SAP and/or HFM
• Able to concisely and effectively deliver results to team members
• High level of curiosity to explore, learn, and understand business information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the budget process to create financial budgets at a store level and update accordingly during the planning cycle (retail stores & ECOM).
• Provide reporting and analysis of retail results vs historic and budgeted figures.
• Provide detailed commentary on month end results from a financial expense standpoint.
• Support month-end process including reporting, data validation, and calculation of accruals.
• Assist and validate new system implementation for testing and go-live.
• Assist with the development of standardized best practice reporting and control methods.
• Develop presentations and messaging for senior leadership team.
• Provide accurate and timely ad-hoc analysis to address existing and new business needs.
• Evaluate new store opportunities and lease renewals including preparation of projected P&L results based on proposed lease agreements.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SAP

HFM

Retail experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or Finance

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

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YOUR MISSION

• Manage the budget process to create financial budgets at a store level and update accordingly during the planning cycle (retail stores & ECOM)
• Provide reporting and analysis of retail results vs historical and budgeted figures
• Provide detailed commentary on month end results from a financial expense standpoint
• Support month-end process including reporting, data validation, and calculation of accruals
• Assist and validate new system implementation for testing and go-live
• Assist with the development of standardized best practice reporting and control methods
• Develop presentations and messaging for senior leadership team
• Provide accurate and timely ad-hoc analysis to address existing and new business needs
• Evaluate new store opportunities and lease renewals including preparation of projected P&L results based on proposed lease agreements

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or Finance
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong technical skills: proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required
• Retail experience valuable
• Strong analytical capabilities coupled with the ability to identify issues
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; experience reporting on large amounts of data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to simplify complex projects and present key details / conclusions
• Knowledge of financial systems such as SAP and/or HFMvaluable
• Able to concisely and effectively deliver results to team members
• High level of curiosity to explore, learn, and understand business information

The hiring range base pay for this position is $51,800 - $68,905 + Bonus + Benefits

Benefit Summary Corporate

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.For additional information, please contact: [e-mail]