Senior Specialist GBS Record to Report

This role sits within Global Business Services (GBS), the team that delivers consistent, end-to-end business solutions across the organisation. It is part of Finance Operations, which ensures correct and daily execution of financial and accounting responsibilities in the GBS centre according to policies, procedures, guidelines, and the Group Accounting Manual for specific areas of responsibility. The position works closely with Controlling, Reporting and Local Finance, GBS streams, team colleagues, the superior, and colleagues connected via the process area in other parts of GBS.

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of daily operations and month-end close activities, incorporating robust control points and self-checks, and reviewing financial data to validate the integrity of financial statements.
• Complete and review BSR on time and follow up open items with high quality.
• Monitor and follow up on differences between systems interfaces.
• Maintain a complete and accurate RTR in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules within established monthly/daily deadlines for standard accounts.
• Coordinate with business partners such as Controlling, FP&A, Local Finance, GPOs, and GBS streams to obtain needed information and ensure proper process execution.
• Prepare and compile documentation for year-end audit and internal audit for standard accounts.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of global policies and operational processes, provide internal team training, and share cross-functional knowledge.
• Ensure KPI compliance according to global standards.
• Actively participate in global, GBS centre, and team projects, and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Act as primary contact person and SME for key processes such as Inventory, Payroll, or DTC, including cross-entity data collection and analysis.

• University degree or equivalent education.
• Minimum 5 years' financial and accounting experience.
• Strong accounting expertise, especially in IFRS, within own domain and across related functional areas.
• Basic knowledge in the use of SAP or similar ERPs, and Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and Power BI.
• Intermediate English level.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and analytical skills.

• Experience in a Shared Services environment is an advantage.

Adidas has a clear purpose: 'Through sport, we have the power to change lives.' This guiding principle shapes how the company operates, collaborates with partners, creates products, and connects with consumers.