Senior Manager Finance - Global Specialty Sales (m/f/d)

Senior Manager Finance – Global Specialty Sales (m/f/d) Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Our aspiration as the Finance function at adidas is to be a reliable business partner driving growth and value creation. As the Senior Manager Sales Finance – GSS you will be responsible for steering the financial planning and analysis across the Global Specialty Sales channel. Acting as a business partner to the GSS leadership team, this role drives financial performance management, identifies opportunities for growth and efficiency, and ensures the business operates with financial discipline and agility in a dynamic, competitive environment. In addition to full monitoring and steering of the P&L, OWC, and financial planning processes, this role will deliver high-quality insights through sales analysis, KPI tracking (e.g., orderbook conversion, customer profitability, account growth), and investment appraisal. Key Responsibilities: Manage all FP&A activities for GSS organization, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting of full P&L as well as specific balance sheet items (inventory, receivables, payables). Act as a proactive partner to GSS leadership, providing financial insights to drive strategic decisions as well as seasonal and sub-category targets. Own management reporting packages (P&L, Balance Sheet), business cases (e.g., retail expansion, franchise investments), and commercial performance reviews. Monitoring and steering of Sales Working Budgets (SWB), COS Variances (Freight & Duty) and store level P&Ls. Identify risks and opportunities through in-depth variance analysis, scenario modeling, and facilitate related recommendations. Ensure forecast accuracy, target achievement, and cash flow optimization through robust financial planning and execution. Supporting and working closely with Credit Management to optimize customer portfolios, managing collection activities / bad debts as well as supporting customer onboarding through financial evaluation. Proactively manage medium sized projects and/or actively participate in larger projects; implement findings and ensure sustainability of achievements . Drive systems and data excellence by leveraging reporting tools such as SAC or Power BI. Strong understanding of commercial and finance processes Ability to think and act strategically, developing creative and innovative solutions within an entrepreneurial environment Excellent communication & persuasion skills written, oral, and presentation Attitude to challenge business partners and operate cross-functionally Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple priorities to accomplish assignments simultaneously under tight timelines Excellent analytical skills, managing large data quantities from multiple sources Excellent MS-Office knowledge, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Solid experience with SAP and Power BI / MSTR University degree in business administration or finance, MBA preferred 5+ years of FP&A or Commercial Finance experience, preferably in a multinational, consumer-driven organization. Business fluency in English (written and spoken) AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards. RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. 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. Job Title: Senior Manager Finance – Global Specialty Sales (m/f/d) Brand: TEAM: Finance State: BY Country/Region: DE Contract Type: Full time Number: 528997