Specialist Financial Planning

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: The Financial Planning & Analysis for Retail & Franchise Europe collaborates with the business by providing critical information that supports financial and business decision-making, enhances transparency and quality in month end closing tasks, actuals reporting, and improves accuracy in planning activities, including forecasting and budgeting. The Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting and innovating financial planning & analysis processes, procedures, tools, and methodologies by harnessing the benefits of Power BI and other advanced technologies to generate business insights. The individual in this position will contribute to our digital finance transformation and promote a modern planning and analysis mindset within the Europe Finance community. Key Responsibilities Execute budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring and month end closing processes ensuring data quality and integrity across various systems and tools, with a focus on Retail & Franchise Europe Facilitate the establishment of transparency and improvement in quality in budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring and month end closing processes, while contributing to the integrity of these activities. Ensure data mechanization and daily/ monthly maintenance of the information in the reporting / planning systems Ensure the seamless operation of daily business activities by taking ownership of related responsibilities. Continuously seek opportunities to enhance daily tasks to optimize controlling, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and overall financial execution, thereby facilitating improved sharing of key financial information. Execute standardized reporting and conduct ad-hoc analyses as required. Oversee cost centers and provide support to cost center managers in all financial matters, including investment and recruitment requests, as well as cost recharges. Manage and support small-scale projects, assisting in the implementation of findings and ensuring the sustainability of achievements. Key Relationships Europe Finance FP&A community Retail & Franchise Europe Business Partner teams Accounting GBS Chennai HR Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong financial acumen Technical proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel, as well as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and Power BI Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English within a business context Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a strong customer orientation Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities Proven history of successful collaboration in global, multinational projects Cultural sensitivity and openness to working in diverse business environments Capable of maintaining composure and effectiveness under stress and pressure, particularly when managing high workloads and meeting deadlines. Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications University degree (Bachelor, Master, MBA) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or similar 1-3 plus years relevant work experience as CPA or equivalent Broad and deep theoretical understanding of job function adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.