Department: Finance
Direct Reporting Line: Sr. Manager / Director FP&A
Indirect/Second Reporting Line:
Subsidiary/Country: Colombia
Location: Colombia
GSMS Grade: M4
Personnel managed: No
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION
Drive the budget, forecasting and consolidation processes in the country. The cornerstone activity of this role is driving consistency and alignment of planning, reporting and methodology for the channel in alignment with globally defined planning processes. In addition, cross-functional activities such as driving cost efficiencies, establishing a consistent reporting environment and optimizing business decisions to maximize profitability are key responsibilities of this position. The role ensures the local and regional retail teams are provided top notch and highly relevant information, analysis and trade-off alternatives for their business decisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage planning and execution of annual budget process and periodical forecasting process giving guidance, clear assumptions and methodology to the countries for retail to ensure Forecast Accuracy and work closely together with regional and country retail team
Generate monthly business review with detailed explanation and analysis of country / channel evolution - Deep understanding of country´s actual numbers, development and KPIs evolution to provide insights and transparency to the Commercial controller, FP&A Country lead and channel director
Align with business partners to support them in the design of the strategy providing financial support and knowledge of the business and ensuring that the countries´ plans are aligned with the strategy
Influence store P&L by analyzing performance and investment strategies (ROP) and capex control and execution to maximize profitability and optimize brand presentation
Generate support and optimize business analysis & business plan thinking throughout the retail organization to ensure profitable business and sustainable growth and enable fact based decisions
Drive or participate in discussions, projects and analysis looking for business opportunities to improve CTB and financial KPIs
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Regional and local Finance teams
Regional and Global Tax Team
FP&A teams, Commercial Controllers, and Directors
Internal and external auditors
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong financial & commercial analysis background, ability to connect with stakeholders, functional areas and capacity to adapt to different market environments / cultures.
Problem solver, with high financial abilities, reading financial statements, and translating findings to action, influencing the decision-making process
Solid understanding of reporting, budgeting, and forecasting techniques
Bilingual (English and Spanish) verbal and written.
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
5 Years experience
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.
ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Bogotá, CU
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