Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
The Marketplace Finance Manager will be the finance business partner to Marketplace, offering commercial guidance and support to business leads for both short and long-term initiatives. They will work closely with business leaders to deliver accurate, timely and insightful information on performance, as well as assisting in both short term and long terms strategic plans.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Full ownership of month end accounting (prepayment, accruals) for Marketplace P&L.
Finance lead on forecast, budget and long-term planning across Marketplace.
Provide commentary on Marketplace performance to business leads to inform commercial decision making.
Preparation of Marketplace monthly business review packs.
Production of management information and KPI analysis to business partners, delivering insights to drive both short terms results and longer-term strategic plans.
Work with business leaders to create financial models and commercial reviews for new Marketplace launches.
Support in year end audits and external tax reviews.
Assist the EMEA Management & Commercial Accounts team as necessary on both day to day tasks and any new projects.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject: Finance, accounting, Economics, Business.
Relevant number of years post qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / RA / AA or accounting equivalent).
Knowledge and experience working in a similar role within a Direct to Consumer organisations preferred.
Team player, strong communication skills and able to develop and maintain strong relationship with colleagues.
Organised, structured, able to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines.
Motivated with pro-active mindset focused on continual improvement of reporting.
High degree of accuracy and eye for detail.
Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills and ability to pick up new IT systems quickly.
English language proficiency is required; additional European language is advantageous.
BENEFITS:
Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
Discount on the health insurance
8% holiday allowance
Flexible Working Hours
Pension Scheme
25 days Annual Leave per year
Up to €300 travel allowance each month
Hybrid working
On-site Gym
Employee Discount
Work from-home allowance
Home working equipment
Sports subscription services
Flexibility to work 20 days from anywhere each year
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a relevant subject
- Relevant post-qualified accounting experience or equivalent accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, RA, or AA
- Experience in a similar finance role within a direct-to-consumer organization
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to organize priorities and work to tight deadlines
- Proactive mindset focused on continuous reporting improvement
- High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to learn new IT systems quickly
- English language proficiency
- Additional European language proficiency
New Balance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about New Balance and has not been reviewed or approved by New Balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside wellness resources like health coaching. Fitness reimbursement is also cited as part of the overall health and wellness offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as strong, with a 401(k) plan and a company match described as dollar-for-dollar up to a stated contribution level in some locations. Life insurance and disability benefits are also included as part of the broader financial protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are characterized as generous, with paid holidays, vacation time, and paid sick leave highlighted. Flexible schedules and telecommuting options are also described as supporting work-life balance.
New Balance Insights
What We Do
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 8,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype. We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content. Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static. But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
