Sporting Fashion & Goods
Senior Manager Chart of Accounts & Finance Governance limited for 12 months
Mid Level
Herzogenaurach, Germany
in office
Contract
Job description
About the Role
Owns the global transactional Chart of Accounts framework and the global Cost Centre and Profit Centre structures, establishing and maintaining governance standards across Finance master data. It ensures alignment between accounting requirements, management reporting, and consolidation needs, and acts as the central point of contact for global Finance master data and governance-related topics. The position sits within a global finance function and works across accounting, reporting, and systems stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, maintain, and govern the global transactional Chart of Accounts framework
- Define, maintain, and govern the global Cost Centre and Profit Centre structures
- Establish and maintain naming conventions, account hierarchies, and global governance standards
- Ensure alignment between accounting requirements, management reporting, and consolidation needs
- Define and maintain global transactional posting rules and logic
- Develop and update global accounting policies, frameworks, and guidelines
- Coordinate and execute finance audits, including the preparation and follow-up of audit requirements
- Identify opportunities to standardise, simplify, and automate financial processes
- Act as the central point of contact for global Finance master data and governance-related topics
Required Experience & Qualifications
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar
- Experience in maintaining a global Chart of Accounts
- 7+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Master Data Governance, or SAP FI/CO
- Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting structures
- Experience in Finance master data governance and data quality management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to translate accounting requirements into system and process requirements
- Fluent English
Preferred Skills
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and enterprise reporting solutions
- German or other languages
The Application Process
Applications are submitted online. Every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity.
- Submit an application online and follow the steps to upload it
- Applications are reviewed by real people; no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions
- AI-supported functions may be used for isolated organisational steps, such as scheduling interviews, and have no influence on decisions in the application process
About the Company
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 looks for SPEED & SPIRIT in its candidates, defined by values that inspire employees to be driven in their performance, vibrant in their sporting legacy, and together in their team spirit, while letting individual talent and experience shine.
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