Sporting Fashion & Goods
Controller Finance
Mid Level
Herzogenaurach, Germany
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
This role supports monthly closing, forecasting, budgeting and management reporting, with a strong focus on OPEX Controlling. It analyses costs, variances, risks and opportunities to turn financial data into clear insights for decision-making, and monitors budgets, cost centres, CAPEX, headcount and personnel costs. The position partners with the business on sales, margin, profitability, customer and channel analyses and business cases, while driving simplification, automation and digitalisation of Finance processes using BI, analytics and AI tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly closing, forecasting, budgeting and management reporting, with a strong focus on OPEX Controlling.
- Analyse costs, variances, risks and opportunities and turn financial data into clear insights for decision-making.
- Monitor budgets, cost centres, CAPEX, headcount and personnel costs, ensuring transparency and effective cost management.
- Partner with the business on sales, margin, profitability, customer and channel analyses, as well as relevant business cases.
- Drive simplification, automation and digitalisation of Finance processes using BI, analytics and AI tools.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Controlling or a comparable qualification.
- 2-3 years practical experience in Controlling, Finance, Accounting or FP&A.
- Strong analytical and business mindset, with a good understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
- Confident user of Excel and MS Office.
- Good German and English skills.
- Structured, proactive approach, curiosity and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with SAP, Power BI and AI-supported tools is an advantage.
The Application Process
Applications are submitted online and reviewed by real people; no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people with real judgment and accountability. AI-supported functions may be used for isolated organisational steps such as scheduling interviews, with no influence on decisions in the application process.
- Apply online and follow the steps to upload your application.
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 provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability, and equality for all is one of its core principles.
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