Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Our aspiration as the Finance function at adidas is to be a reliable business partner driving growth and value creation. As a central element within the Finance organization, Corporate Finance & Controlling drives financial steering and decision making through high-quality financial analysis and foresight. Within Corporate Finance & Controlling, the financial planning team owns the company-wide Budget and mid-term planning process. This role will support the planning processes at adidas to ensure achievement of the overall Company ambition. You will drive insightful analysis, financial modellings and provide goal-oriented executive communication. You will work in a fast-paced, highly visible environment, and liaise with a broad set of senior stakeholders including the SVP Corporate Finance & Controlling, Corporate Strategy as well as other Finance leaders. Key Responsibilities: Prepare top-notch strategic and financial analysis and develop clear synthesis Own financial models and derive strategic insights Develop high-quality discussion materials and synthesize results for senior stakeholders Ability to work in a cross-functional environment, setting up structures and creating sustainable and meaningful reporting and analysis. Ensure financial guidelines are respected, identify critical processes & recommend solutions Drive continuous improvement in the area of own responsibility Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Strong analytical mindset and facility with numbers Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen Solid understanding of finance and accounting Strong financial modelling skills (Excel) and ideally experience with planning software Outstanding problem-solving skills (structuring, analysis, synthesis) Innovative, action-oriented and solution-minded team player Process orientated and end-to-end mind set driven Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Advanced degree or qualification in Business, Finance or Economics