Director of Business Control

Be part of a movement that moves the world

At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times.

It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.

If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Located at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, you'll contribute to our mission by leading financial planning and business control for ASICS EMEA, providing data-driven insights that empower our executive leadership team to make strategic decisions and drive business performance. As Director of Business Control, you'll translate complex financial data into actionable business intelligence whilst coaching an 18-person team across FP&A, Commercial Business Control, and SG&A functions to support our continued market success across the region.

Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.

• Lead the long-term financial strategic planning and seasonal planning processes to support business growth across the EMEA region.
• Manage quarterly forecasts and annual budget cycles, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables for ASICS EMEA and ASICS HQ.
• Oversee monthly business reviews for the Executive and Extended Leadership Team, providing data-driven insights, performance analysis and continuously improving content.
• Define and maintain key performance indicators and dashboards to monitor profitability, cost drivers and return on investment, driving corrective actions where performance deviates.
• Oversee product category and channel P&L reporting across actuals, forecasts and budgets, partnering with category and commercial teams to improve profitability.
• Support strategy development through scenario analysis and evaluation of investment and business cases.
• Act as a strategic financial adviser to business leaders, challenging assumptions and translating financial data into actionable business insights.
• Participate in monthly Sales and Operations Planning processes to align financial assumptions with commercial and supply chain decision-making.
• Coach and develop team members whilst driving continuous process improvements and building a strong performance culture.
• Continuously improve forecasting accuracy, budget processes and management reporting to reflect changing business realities.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accountancy.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with senior business control or FP&A expertise.
• Strong financial acumen in P&L, cash flow and balance sheet analysis.
• Executive presence with the ability to challenge senior management effectively.
• Excellent people management and team motivation capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insight.
• Effective communicator, able to explain finance topics to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Self‑starter with a proactive attitude, strong sense of ownership and a first‑time‑right mentality.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage timelines and prioritise effectively across a broad team.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Think‑cell.
• Experience with SAP, SAP BI and/or SAP Analytics Cloud is a plus.
• Experience in complex, international organisations; FMCG, sporting goods, wholesale or retail background is a plus.
• Proficient in English; additional European languages…