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Manager Value Creation Management (m/f/d)

PURPOSE & FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

At adidas, our Finance function strives to be a trusted business partner supporting key management decisions and company efforts to drive growth and value creation. The role combines deep finance expertise, ability to leverage advanced analytics, while driving automation & finance process improvements via data engineering capabilities. As an individual contributor, this position plays key role in developing strategic insights, driving digital finance transformation, and enterprise-wide decision support.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead complex financial and business analyses to identify value creation opportunities.
  • Support strategic projects with short turn-around requirements.
  • Design and implement Power BI dashboards and self-service reporting solutions.
  • Develop data pipelines and analytical solutions using SQL, Python and Databricks.
  • Drive automation and digitalization of Finance processes.
  • Translate complex datasets into actionable recommendations and executive-level insights.
  • Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives and analytics workstreams.
  • Support strategic planning, forecasting, scenario modelling and performance management activities.
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics techniques.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Strategic analytical rigor, strong conceptual capabilities and structured problem solving.
  • Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python and Databricks is a strong benefit.
  • Strong finance and business acumen.
  • Ability to synthesize key conclusions and core messages, drive executive-level communication and effectively manage different stakeholders are critical skills.
  • Data engineering, automation and analytics are preferred.
  • Ability to influence without formal authority.
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn and flexibility to operate outside the comfort zone.
  • Strong drive and end to end ownership to deliver high-quality results.

 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • University degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering or related field.
  • Prior experience in Finance, Analytics, Data Science or Consulting.
  • Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python and Databricks is an advantage.
  • Experience with SAP and SAP S/4HANA.
  • Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in Finance is a plus.
  • Fluent English.

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.


At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title:  Manager Value Creation Management (m/f/d)

TEAM:  Finance
Location:  Herzogenaurach
State:  BY
Country/Region:  DE
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  549866
Date:  Sep 18, 2026
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