Financial Planning Analyst

About the role

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**Your mission**

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**Drive Retail Performance. Influence Decisions. Shape the Future of Sport.** =============================================================================

At PUMA, we don't just report numbers \- we use them to fuel performance.

We're looking for an ambitious **Financial Planning Analyst** who is early in their finance career and ready to take the next step into a highly commercial role. Supporting our growing **Retail (Bricks \& Mortar)** and **eCommerce** channels, you'll help transform financial data into meaningful insights that drive performance across one of the world's most recognised sports brands.

Working closely with Retail Operations, Finance leaders and key stakeholders, you'll gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis and strategic decision\-making while building a strong foundation in FP\&A and commercial finance.

**About the Role**

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This role sits within PUMA Oceania's Commercial Finance team and is ideal for someone with **1–3 years' experience** who wants to develop their career in a fast\-moving retail environment.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance and partnering closely with the Senior Financial Planning Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting financial planning, reporting and performance analysis across our Retail stores, eCommerce operations and HQ functions. Your insights will directly contribute to business decisions that drive growth, profitability and operational excellence.

**What You'll Be Doing**

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**Influence Retail \& eCommerce Performance**

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Help shape the financial success of PUMA's store network and digital business through insightful reporting and analysis.

You'll:

* Analyse sales, gross margin, labour costs and operating expenses * Monitor performance against Budget, Forecast and Prior Year * Investigate financial variances and identify key performance drivers * Support weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reporting * Deliver actionable insights that support commercial decision\-making

**Partner with the Business**

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This is far more than a reporting role. You'll work alongside stakeholders across Retail Operations, Finance and leadership teams to understand performance and identify opportunities.

You'll:

* Support store performance reporting across the retail network * Assist with profitability analysis by store, region and product category * Translate complex financial information into clear business recommendations * Support ad\-hoc commercial analysis and strategic projects * Build strong relationships across a broad stakeholder group

**Support Budgeting \& Forecasting**

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Gain hands\-on exposure to core FP\&A processes while helping the business plan for future growth.

You'll:

* Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting cycles * Maintain forecasting models and assumptions * Track actual results against forecast expectations * Analyse retail trading trends and key business KPIs * Contribute to planning activities that influence business outcomes

**Develop Financial Models \& Strategic Insights**

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Use financial modelling and scenario analysis to support decision\-making and future investment opportunities.

You'll:

* Build and maintain commercial finance models * Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis * Assist with business cases and investment evaluations * Analyse profitability across stores, regions and categories

**Drive Continuous Improvement**

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We're always looking for smarter and faster ways to operate. You'll:

* Improve reporting tools, dashboards and templates * Support automation and reporting enhancements * Leverage Excel, Power BI and reporting platforms * Contribute to finance process improvement initiatives **Your talent**

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**What We're Looking For**

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We're seeking a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with data, solving problems and partnering with stakeholders.

You'll bring:

* 1–3 years' experience in FP\&A, Commercial Finance, Accounting or Finance * Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and management reporting * Strong Excel and financial modelling skills * Experience with ERP systems (SAP advantageous) * Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools * CPA or CA studies completed or in progress * Retail, Consumer Goods or FMCG experience will be highly regarded

**The Kind of Person You Are**

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You are:

* Commercially curious and eager to learn * Analytical with strong attention to detail * Proactive and solutions\-focused * Comfortable in a fast\-paced environment * A strong communicator who enjoys partnering with stakeholders * Motivated to build a long\-term career in commercial finance * Passionate about delivering insights that drive results

**Why PUMA?**

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At PUMA, we're **Forever Faster \-** and that applies to careers as much as it does to sport.

This is your opportunity to join a globally recognised brand at the intersection of sport, fashion and culture while building a career in commercial finance. You'll gain exposure to both **Bricks \& Mortar Retail** and **eCommerce**, work with experienced commercial leaders, and see firsthand how financial insights influence business performance.

At PUMA, you'll be trusted to contribute from day one, supported to learn, and encouraged to challenge the status quo.

**What You'll Love About PUMA**

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* Work for one of the world's leading sports brands * Gain exposure to both Retail and eCommerce finance * Build commercial finance and FP\&A capability with experienced mentors * Partner with leaders across Finance and Retail Operations * Develop advanced skills in forecasting, modelling and business analytics * Be part of a collaborative, high\-performing and energetic culture * Enjoy genuine opportunities for growth and career development

**Ready to Make Your Mark?**

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If you're a finance professional with 1–3 years of experience looking to accelerate your career in FP\&A, commercial finance and retail analytics, we'd love to hear from you.

**Join PUMA and help drive performance across our Retail and eCommerce business \- one insight at a time.**

**Our principles**

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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.