Financial Accounting Specialist

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Supports effective financial operations by executing accounting processes, assisting in budgeting and forecasting, consolidating financial data, and providing analysis to support decision-making. Ensures accuracy of financial records, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely reporting. Contributes to financial planning consistency and operational efficiency to support profitability and business performance. Key Responsibilities: Accounting Management and Financial Control: Executes and monitors accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data. Supports month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing reconciliations and required documentation. Ensures compliance with internal controls, IFRS, and local GAAP through proper documentation and adherence to procedures. Identifies discrepancies or variances and supports investigation and resolution. Financial Planning and Budgeting: Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by gathering data and performing initial analysis. Prepares standard reports and contributes to monthly business reviews with variance analysis against budget and prior periods. Supports financial planning processes by maintaining data accuracy and consistency in financial systems. Provides operational support to business partners with financial data and insights. Financial Analysis and Business Support: Performs detailed financial analysis on performance trends, costs, and profitability drivers. Supports evaluation of store performance and investment initiatives through data analysis. Prepares reports and dashboards to track key KPIs and highlight performance gaps. Contributes to identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost control. Cash Management: Supports daily and weekly cash monitoring and reporting activities. Assists in cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning. Performs cash reconciliations and investigates discrepancies in collaboration with relevant teams. Ensures adherence to cash handling procedures and internal policies. Key Relationships: Local and regional Finance teams FP&A and Controlling teams Commercial and operational stakeholders Internal and external auditors Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail with focus on data accuracy Proficiency in financial systems and Excel / data tools / BI Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 3-5 years of experience in accounting IFRS Intermediate English Level (B1/B2) At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. – Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You – By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers. 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. #J-*-Ljbffr