Junior Analyst Financial

PUMA•Boston, MA

1d•$51,800 - $68,905

About The Position

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Finance
2+ years of relevant work experience
Strong technical skills: proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required
Strong analytical capabilities coupled with the ability to identify issues
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; experience reporting on large amounts of data.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to simplify complex projects and present key details / conclusions
Able to concisely and effectively deliver results to team members
High level of curiosity to explore, learn, and understand business information

Nice To Haves

Retail experience valuable
Knowledge of financial systems such as SAP and/or HFM valuable

Responsibilities

Manage the budget process to create financial budgets at a store level and update accordingly during the planning cycle (retail stores & ECOM)
Provide reporting and analysis of retail results vs historical and budgeted figures
Provide detailed commentary on month end results from a financial expense standpoint
Support month-end process including reporting, data validation, and calculation of accruals
Assist and validate new system implementation for testing and go-live
Assist with the development of standardized best practice reporting and control methods
Develop presentations and messaging for senior leadership team
Provide accurate and timely ad-hoc analysis to address existing and new business needs
Evaluate new store opportunities and lease renewals including preparation of projected P&L results based on proposed lease agreements