Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

• This position is responsible for financial planning & analysis for adidas Sales channels.
• Manages and guides the budget, forecasting and consolidation processes for the Sales channels.
• The cornerstone activity of this role is driving consistency and alignment of planning, reporting, timeline and methodology for the Sales channels in alignment with globally defined planning processes.
• In addition, cross-functional activities such as establishing a consistent reporting environment and optimizing management decisions to maximize channel profitability are key responsibilities of this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Channel performance management and profit maximization by providing insights, analyzing past data, current and future trends as well as identifying issues and proposing actions for process improvements.
• Develop and update short, mid and long-term financial goals highlighting key action points.
• Drive the channel Financial planning and controlling from gross to net down to channel operating profit by subchannel (store concept, store type, ecom platform, etc.) customer group and individual customers
• Manage the analysis of monthly financial result and provide consolidation report to Group Finance in collaboration with each channel, Brand and Demand planning
• Manage Sales Working Budget (SWB) of channels for budget control and ROI evaluation.     
• Develops and monitors key KPIs for ad-hoc, short-, mid- and long-term planning in line with global standards
• Work with financial and operational KPIs, incl. but not limited to (traffic, conversion, UPT, ATV, discounts, volumes, margin, investments, etc.)
• Monitors forecasting accuracy and implements corrective actions when needed
• Manage Monthly Forecasting Process in strong collaboration with commercial business partners and channel planning teams
• Build up the relationship with the Sales Channels’ leadership to analyse, design and execute pricing strategies to maximize profitability and optimal product mix.
• Drive the consensus forecast together with Demand Planning to ensure alignment between Brand and Sales
• Conduct full compliance to the LPM in all related area and enforce the policy in operation.

Key Relationships

• Local FP&A Team
• Retail, eCom, Wholesale, Brands
• Global Finance & GBS Controlling
• Demand Planning
• Group Finance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Complete familiarity with Microsoft office, SAP, Power BI or equivalent tools
• High degree of commercial and business acumen knowledge to challenge and drive consensus among Retail, eCom & Wholesale
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., relationship management, facilitation)
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven methodological skills (e.g., data analysis, trend forecasting)
• Understanding on GTM process & Pricing strategic to maximize company profit.
• Solid accounting skills and experience
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or adequate education
• Minimum 5 years of financial planning experience
• Preferable experience in the sport or clothing industry