Junior Financial Analyst - Retail Budgeting & Insights

PUMA Gruppe; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

PUMA Gruppe Finance in Somerville, MA is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage store-level budgets across retail and eCommerce, provide timely analysis of results, and support month-end close. This role partners with leadership to shape reporting and drive accuracy.

You’ll work with Excel and SAP/HFM, develop standardized reports, and evaluate lease opportunities and P&L projections. A BA/BS in Business, Economics, or Finance and 2+ years experience are required; bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Finance.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong Excel skills and financial analysis abilities.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or HFM financial systems.

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 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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Finance

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

PUMA Gruppe Finance in Somerville, MA is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage store-level budgets across retail and eCommerce, provide timely analysis of results, and support month-end close. This role partners with leadership to shape reporting and drive accuracy.

You’ll work with Excel and SAP/HFM, develop standardized reports, and evaluate lease opportunities and P&L projections. A BA/BS in Business, Economics, or Finance and 2+ years experience are required; bonus