Analyst Financial
Puma
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- PUMA North America reporting and Financial Planning consolidation:
- Create and run consolidated HFM reports on an ad-hoc basis and monthly
- Support in the preparation of the Finance department presentations (Monthly business reviews, Budget presentations, Ad hoc analysis)
- Financial controlling of PUMA’s Joint Venture with United Legwear:
- Prepare operational sales and margin reporting; analyze trends vs. budget figures and deviation vs. prior year results
- Review month-end financial reports from the Joint Ventures and prepare submission in HFM
- Provide insight on financial results to Global Finance team for monthly reporting
- Prepare consolidated financial reports and assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial presentations
- Partner with Joint Venture colleagues in creating annual budgets and forecasts
- Ad hoc internal control assignments and formalization of procedures
- Support in the preparation for external audit (coordination of communication with external auditors and support in the preparation of the documentation)
- Represent the brand and utilize the PUMA Brand Values (Brave, Confident, Determined and Joyful) in all decisions, actions, processes and practices
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
- 2 years of experience in a Big Four Accounting Firm
- Strong analytical and data organizational skills required
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of Management, subsidiaries and Parent Company
- Detail-oriented working style and high accuracy in preparing budget reports while adhering to set deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills required and HFM knowledge
- Team player attitude is critical
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- Confidential approach to sensitive information
- Some travel required