Retail Finance Analyst - Budget, Insights & Reporting

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

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.