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YOUR MISSIONAt PUMA, finance is more than reporting results-it's about influencing strategy, driving performance, and helping the business make smarter commercial decisions.
We're seeking a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to play a pivotal role in supporting the continued growth and performance of our Retail (Bricks & Mortar) and eCommerce channels across Oceania. This is a highly visible commercial finance position that partners directly with senior leaders to provide strategic insights, challenge thinking, and help shape the future direction of the business.
As a trusted advisor to Retail and eCommerce leadership teams, you'll lead forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis processes, provide recommendations that influence decision-making, and identify opportunities to drive profitable growth. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior talent, contribute to strategic projects, and help elevate the Commercial Finance function across the business.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit a cover letter outlining how their experience, skills and qualifications align with the professional requirements of the role. We encourage candidates to specifically address their experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, commercial finance, business partnering, and supporting Retail and/or eCommerce businesses.
About the RoleReporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, the Senior Financial Planning Analyst plays a critical role in providing strategic financial support and commercial insights across PUMA's Retail and eCommerce business. Acting as a key partner to operational and executive stakeholders, you'll help drive business performance through financial leadership, commercial analysis and forward-looking decision support.
This role extends beyond traditional FP&A responsibilities. You'll lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, present financial performance to senior leadership, support major investment decisions, and provide commercially focused recommendations that directly influence business outcomes. You'll also serve as a mentor within the team, helping develop capability while contributing to key strategic initiatives across the business.
What You'll Be DoingLead Financial Planning & Forecasting
Own the planning processes that underpin business performance and support sustainable growth across Retail and eCommerce.
You'll:
Lead annual Budget, Forecast and Strategic Planning cycles.
Develop rolling forecasts and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
Build and maintain robust financial models that support strategic decision-making.
Monitor key commercial drivers including sales, conversion, average transaction value, labour productivity and occupancy costs.
Evaluate investment proposals and capital expenditure requests.
Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting and planning frameworks.
Deliver Strategic Reporting & Commercial Insights
Transform financial data into meaningful insights that help leaders make informed business decisions.
You'll:
Deliver monthly financial reporting, performance analysis and variance commentary across Retail and eCommerce.
Present financial results, key trends, risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders.
Lead the preparation of Monthly Financial Reviews and executive reporting packs.
Drive OPEX reviews and identify opportunities to optimise business performance.
Support store openings, relocations, refurbishments, lease renewals and other strategic investment decisions.
Develop financial models, dashboards and reporting tools that improve business visibility and decision-making.
Be a Trusted Business Partner
Partner directly with key leaders across the business and help shape strategic and operational decisions.
You'll:
Act as the dedicated finance partner to the Head of Retail, Head of eCommerce and broader leadership teams.
Challenge assumptions and influence decisions through commercially focused recommendations.
Support strategic initiatives and growth opportunities with detailed financial modelling and analysis.
Provide insights into store profitability, investment performance and commercial opportunities.
Lead Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews with senior stakeholders.
Help shape both short-term performance and long-term business strategy.
Provide Leadership & Mentorship
Play a key role in developing capability within the Commercial Finance team while supporting broader business initiatives.
You'll:
Coach and mentor junior finance team members.
Support the Head of Commercial Finance on strategic and cross-functional projects.
Contribute to executive presentations, board materials and leadership discussions.
Step into leadership conversations and key initiatives when required.
Foster a collaborative, commercially focused and high-performing finance culture.
We're seeking a commercially astute finance professional who combines strong technical capability with exceptional stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
You'll bring:
5-8 years' experience in FP&A or Commercial Finance.
CA or CPA qualification.
Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
Experience presenting financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability.
Experience within Retail, FMCG or Consumer Goods environments will be highly regarded.
Strong Excel, Power BI and ERP system expertise.
A proven ability to influence decisions through financial insight and commercial business partnering.
You are:
Commercially astute and strategically minded.
A confident communicator who can influence at all levels of the organisation.
Curious, proactive and solutions-focused.
Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity.
Collaborative and relationship-driven.
Resilient, adaptable and results-oriented.
A leader who takes ownership and thrives on delivering business impact.
PUMA is one of the world's most recognised sports brands, operating at the intersection of sport, culture and innovation.
This is an opportunity to join a business where finance is deeply embedded in commercial decision-making. You'll work closely with senior leaders, influence strategic outcomes, and gain exposure across a dynamic Retail and eCommerce portfolio that continues to evolve and grow.
At PUMA, you'll be empowered to challenge convention, contribute ideas and make a tangible impact. Whether you're supporting major investment decisions, driving performance initiatives or influencing long-term strategy, your work will help shape the future success of the business.
What You'll Love About PUMAStrategic ownership across both Retail and eCommerce channels.
High visibility and engagement with senior leadership.
A true commercial finance business partnering opportunity.
Exposure to major investment, growth and transformation initiatives.
Opportunities to mentor, influence and lead.
A collaborative culture that values accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
Career development within a globally recognised consumer brand.
If you're an experienced FP&A or Commercial Finance professional looking for an opportunity to shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial performance across a dynamic Retail and eCommerce business, we'd love to hear from you.
Join PUMA and play a key role in driving the future success of our Retail and eCommerce business across Oceania.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at
PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal
opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
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 120+ countries, and has around 22,000
employees worldwide.
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