Overview
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.
Mission
As a Manager IT SAP Finance & Controlling, you are the go‑to consultant on technical solution design and implementation for PUMA stakeholders across the European and Global Region. Your focus is on Finance and Controlling processes for our direct‑to‑customer and wholesale business, ensuring scalable solutions that support our goal of being the fastest sport brand in the world.
Role Purpose
Own the technical design, configuration, and integration of Finance & Controlling processes across the global SAP S/4HANA landscape, ensuring seamless connectivity with related applications such as Treasury, e‑invoicing, and complementary Finance solutions. Contribute to the Digital & Technology Finance & Controlling organization, driving the evolution of the global S/4HANA Fashion template and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across markets and business units. Serve as the SAP FI/CO technical authority, guiding Finance key users and Business Process Managers through all technical phases of project delivery—from design and build to testing, deployment, and hyper‑care—while ensuring robust ongoing support and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SAP rollout projects end‑to‑end: from design and configuration to testing and go‑live.
- Deliver technical implementations in FI/CO, ensuring alignment with business requirements, best practices, and global template standards.
- Translate business needs into smart, scalable FI/CO solutions.
- Stay current with SAP innovations, recommending enhancements to improve functional and technical design.
- Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution to ensure stable financial operations.
- Collaborate across Finance and IT functions—including Accounting, Controlling, Tax, P2P, O2C, Treasury, Basis, and Integration teams—while coordinating effectively with external partners and implementation vendors.
- Own SAP S/4 Hana core processes in Finance, Controlling and understand integration with Purchase‑to‑Pay (P2P) and Sales‑and‑Distribution (SD).
- Manage SAP FI/CO development lifecycle: development, transport management, quality environment, and technical governance.
- Integrate retail and e‑commerce POS and OMS systems with SAP Finance & Controlling.
- Use interface technologies: IDoc, BAPI, data services, and general S/4HANA integration frameworks.
Technology Scope
- SAP S/4HANA core processes in Finance, Controlling.
- Integration with Purchase‑to‑Pay (P2P) and Sales‑and‑Distribution (SD).
- Retail and e‑commerce POS and OMS systems integration.
- Interface technologies: IDoc, BAPI, data services, and general S/4HANA integration frameworks.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement
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.
Manager Application Management ERP Finance & Controlling SAP S/4 HANA in Coventry employer: PUMA SE
PUMA is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, PUMA offers numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement within the global sportswear industry. Located in a vibrant environment, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that values diversity and encourages innovative thinking, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.