The primary role of the Manager, Finance is to oversee the Accounts Payable Function, design and implement processes across countries, drive automation and process efficiency, and ensure compliance with financial and governance controls.
Task 1: Lead the daily payable function. Ensure that vendor payments, employee advances and claims are managed in line with company policies, standard operating procedures and authorization matrix.
Task 2: Develop and maintain comprehensive AP process documentation, including process maps, document archiving, and responsibilities to ensure clarity and consistency of implementation among operations team.
Task 3: Assist in treasury management – Disbursements are managed efficiently, and liquidity planning is line with business requirement; liaise directly with banks and Global Treasury
Task 4: Support the Finance team during month end closing by providing reports on accruals, AP aging, and planned disbursements.
Task 5: Partner with Finance process owners and cross-functional teams to identify pain points and gaps; and design and implement continuous improvement in Zoho (Expense Reporting & AP Module tool) and ERP system to support business needs.
Task 6: Build and maintain a strong AP team, provide coaching, feedback and performance management to direct reports, define and monitor KPIs to ensure delivery of functional roles.
YOUR TALENTEducation: Degree in Accounting
Professional Skills:
10+ Years in Finance and Accounting
Shared Services Experience preferred
Has experience leading a team (5 years of management exp)
IT Skills:
Advanced Excel skills
Advanced PowerPoint skills
SAP knowledge
Functional Skills:
Deep understanding of Core AP Operations and related system such as Zoho and SAP
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting
- 10+ Years in Finance and Accounting
- 5 years of management experience
- Shared Services Experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Advanced PowerPoint skills
- SAP knowledge
- Deep understanding of Core AP Operations
What We Do
At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. That hustler’s spirit can be felt across PUMA categories, partnerships, offices, and countries. And we are always in search of talent that can help us set the pace at which sport and culture collide, as well as finding better ways to connect and collaborate with our communities. PUMA supports over 14,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
