Senior Manager Commercial Controlling

About the Role  The Finance Business Partner acts as the commercial finance counterpart to Commercial Management, Sales Leadership and Key Account Teams. The role centres on trade-term compliance, order book and secured business reviews, customer P&L monitoring and the development of rolling forecasts and midterm outlooks. The position works closely with regional sales operations and regional merchandising and drives financial planning processes and monthly financial meetings.

It also focuses on strengthening BI reporting and applying automation, digital tools and AI-based solutions to analytical work.

Key Responsibilities   Act as Finance Business Partner for Commercial Management, Sales Leadership and Key Account Teams.
Become an expert in trade-term agreements and ensure adherence and compliance, including monitoring accounts receivables and potential delivery stops.
Conduct constant order book and secured business reviews, derive profitability results and develop rolling forecasts and midterm outlooks on a net 1 and net 2 basis.
Create business cases for special sales activities, including clearance deals.
Monitor individual customer P&Ls with a focus on terms and conditions, product mix effects and marketing support.
Work closely with regional sales operations and regional merchandising, reviewing sell-thru reports and free-to-sell opportunities.
Maintain, document and further develop existing reports with a focus on BI reporting.
Drive financial planning processes and prepare monthly financial meetings.
Leverage automation, digital tools and AI-based solutions to enhance reporting efficiency, forecasting accuracy and analytical capabilities.
Required Experience & Qualifications   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Controlling or a related field.
5+ years of experience in commercial controlling, financial planning, sales controlling or business partnering.
Strong understanding of commercial finance, including customer P&Ls, trade terms, profitability analysis, order book management, forecasting and business case development.
Strong analytical and digital capabilities with advanced knowledge of Excel and BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, combined with an interest in automation and AI-driven solutions.
Strong business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to challenge, influence and advise senior commercial and sales stakeholders.
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable commercial insights and recommendations.
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
Preferred Skills   Experience in a consumer goods, retail, fashion, footwear or sporting goods environment.
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 more than 120 countries and employs around 22,000 people 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.