Sporting Fashion & Goods
Assistant Manager, Financial Analysis SEA
Mid Level
Germany
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
Drives regional planning excellence across South East Asia by consolidating forecasts, supporting seasonal planning, monitoring business performance, and providing data-driven insights to optimise sell-in, inventory, and commercial performance. It calls for planning expertise, commercial acumen, analytical skills, and cross-functional collaboration to improve forecast accuracy and standardise regional planning processes. The position operates across SEA Wholesale Multi channels and works closely with Cluster Leads, Category Merchandising, Country Sales, GTM, Business Intelligence, and Planning teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and consolidate seasonal sales forecasts by customer segment and division across SEA Wholesale Multi channels.
- Drive forecast accuracy through sales analysis, customer demand planning, and business trend evaluation, monitoring forecast performance and recommending actions to improve planning accuracy.
- Support seasonal range and sales forecasting to optimise commercial performance.
- Support seasonal planning activities, including Preline Meetings, Trade Shows, and customer reviews, and ensure timely execution of key seasonal planning milestones.
- Prepare Channel Review Decks, planning materials, and business presentations, and coordinate Wholesale PO planning and seasonal planning timelines.
- Monitor sell-in, sell-through, inventory, and key business KPIs across SEA Wholesale Multi channels.
- Prepare regional sales reports, performance dashboards, and business analysis, identifying commercial risks and growth opportunities to support commercial decision-making.
- Standardise regional planning processes, forecasting methodologies, and reporting templates.
- Maintain planning tools, templates, and databases to ensure data accuracy and consistency, and drive continuous improvements to enhance planning efficiency and forecast accuracy.
- Coordinate regional planning reviews and Global planning alignment.
- Collaborate with Cluster Leads, Category Merchandising, Country Sales, GTM, Business Intelligence, and Planning teams, translating commercial insights into actionable planning recommendations to optimise sell-in, inventory productivity, and forecast accuracy.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting or relevant studies.
- Strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of products, consumer trends, and market dynamics to support data-driven planning and business decisions.
- Advanced level in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- English language skills.
Preferred Skills
- A finance background with experience in financial analysis and business partnering with commercial teams is strongly encouraged.
The Application Process
Every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, regardless of background, identity, or experience. No automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions; decisions are made by real people with real judgement and accountability. AI-supported functions may be used for isolated organisational steps such as scheduling interviews, but these have no influence on decisions in the application process.
- Submit an application online and follow the steps to upload it.
- Have the application reviewed by real people, with no automated systems or AI tools used to make hiring decisions.
- AI-supported functions may be used for isolated organisational steps such as interview scheduling, with no influence on application decisions.
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 does not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
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