SENIOR BUSINESS PROCESS OWNER EUROPE– CONTROLLING limited until 31.12.2028

About the Role

The role leads the design, standardisation and harmonisation of Controlling business processes across European markets, accounts and sales channels as part of a strategic transformation programme and new operating model. It bridges business strategy and system delivery, translating processes, policies and operating strategies into functional business requirements for SAP S/4HANA, connected applications and BI reporting solutions. The postholder works closely with local business teams, regional leadership, the project organisation, IT and implementation partners, and owns business process testing through to successful solution deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, standardisation and harmonisation of Controlling business processes across European markets, accounts and sales channels as part of the strategic transformation programme.
• Facilitate cross-functional business workshops to align target processes, business rules and operating principles of the new operating model.
• Drive business decisions and secure formal sign-off from senior stakeholders.
• Own, govern and maintain end-to-end Controlling business process documentation and standards.
• Translate business processes, policies and operating strategies into functional business requirements for SAP S/4HANA, connected applications and BI reporting solutions.
• Act as the business process expert and owner for assigned functional workstreams.
• Define, consolidate and prioritise regional business requirements for the future operating model.
• Serve as the primary liaison between local business teams, regional leadership and the project organisation to ensure business alignment throughout the transformation.
• Coordinate and lead business testing activities, including test preparation, execution, defect validation and retesting.
• Define end-to-end business test scenarios, test cases and acceptance criteria aligned with target Finance processes and business requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) covering core Finance processes.
• Collaborate closely with IT, implementation partners and business stakeholders to ensure test coverage, traceability and alignment with business requirements.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Controlling.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Controlling or FP&A.
• Very good MS Office knowledge.
• Independent working style and a structured way of working.
• High commitment and flexibility, service-oriented, reliable and a team player.
• Analytical skills and a high affinity with numbers.
• Cross-departmental thinking and communication.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in business process solution design and delivery.
• Experience with SAP R/3 and SAP S/4HANA.

The Application Process

Every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency and equal opportunity. No automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions; AI-supported functions may be used for isolated organisational steps such as scheduling interviews, with no influence on application decisions.

About the Company

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 more than 120 countries and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. PUMA looks for SPEED & SPIRIT in its candidates, defined by values that inspire the business to be driven in its performance, vibrant in its sporting legacy and together in its team spirit, while letting individual talent and experience shine.