Sporting Fashion & Goods
Senior Manager Finance limited 12 months
Mid Level
Perugia, Italy
in office
Contract
Job description
About the Role
Acts as Finance Business Partner and central point of contact for assigned business areas within PUMA's finance and accounting function. The post-holder supports stakeholders on financial, accounting and process-related topics while ensuring accurate accounting, closing and reporting activities. The position works closely with cross-functional teams and contributes to legal transformation projects, system and process testing, and audit support.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Finance Business Partner and central point of contact for assigned business areas, proactively supporting stakeholders on financial, accounting and process-related topics
- Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
- Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate accounting discrepancies
- Analyse financial transactions and ensure accurate recording in the ERP system
- Prepare accruals, provisions and prepaid expense calculations
- Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances
- Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation and asset retirements
- Review and process vendor invoices and employee expense reports
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, internal controls and company policies
- Prepare financial reports, balance sheet analyses and management reporting packages
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
- Support legal transformation projects
- Support system and process testing, UAT and data validation, including preparation and follow-up of test cases and identified issues
- Prepare and maintain relevant process, test and user documentation and support knowledge transfer
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Completed training as a certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter), alternatively a bachelor's degree in finance
- At least 5 years of professional experience in finance and accounting
- Very good MS Office knowledge
- Independent work and a structured way of working
- High commitment and flexibility, service-oriented, reliable and a team player
- Strong analytical skills and a structured, independent and hands-on way of working
- Strong business-partnering mindset with good cross-functional communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Cross-departmental thinking and communication is required
- Fluency in English
Preferred Skills
- Experience with SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA is an advantage
The Application Process
Applying for a job at PUMA is easy, and every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency and equal opportunity.
- Submit your application online and follow the steps to upload it
- Every application is reviewed by real people, regardless of background, identity or experience
- No automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions; every decision is made by real people with real judgement and accountability
- AI-supported functions may be used for isolated organisational steps such as scheduling interviews, and these 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 more than 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 performance, vibrant in sporting legacy and together in team spirit, while letting individual talent and experience shine.
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