- FP&A Reporting Manager - Helsinki

Fulltime, Hybrid, Helsinki & Finland

Amer Sports is seeking a dedicated FP&A Reporting Manager to enhance our global FP&A team. In this crucial role, you will oversee the development, maintenance, and automation of our reporting infrastructure, providing essential analyses to senior leadership to optimize financial performance across segments and brands.

As the FP&A Reporting Manager, you will produce detailed reporting packages that capture insights into group, segment, and brand performance, tailored for various stakeholders. You will manage operational KPIs such as Retail Comp Store growth and collaborate closely with senior leaders to ensure reports are accurate, meaningful, and timely. Your efforts will focus on continuously improving reporting processes and spearheading the implementation of a reporting automation roadmap to align with the company’s strategic goals.

What you will be doing:

• Preparing and Delivering Financial Reports: Develop comprehensive reporting packages that provide detailed insights into the financial performance of the group, segments, and brands.
• Developing Reporting Automation Roadmap: Define and implement a roadmap for reporting automation, in collaboration with group and brand finance leaders, IT, and analytics teams.
• Tracking Operational KPIs: Monitor key performance indicators such as Retail Comp Store growth and Retail store count to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitating Financial Reviews: Work closely with brand leaders to conduct financial reviews, gathering relevant data and insights on segment performance.
• Preparing Ad Hoc Reports: Generate specific reports and analyses in response to business inquiries or challenges.
• Ensuring Reporting Accuracy: Maintain accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in all reporting activities.
• Improving Reporting Processes: Continuously enhance reporting processes and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Aligning Reporting with Strategic Goals: Collaborate with finance leadership to ensure that reporting efforts support the company’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Guiding Junior Team Members: Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance teams, ensuring their understanding of reporting requirements and methodologies.
• Leading the Reporting Team: Oversee the reporting team’s activities and projects, ensuring excellence and alignment with overall financial and business objectives.

What you need to succeed:

• Financial Expertise: Solid grasp of financial principles and accounting practices. Proficient in financial reporting and analysis, with experience in Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle EPM, and Power BI preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly and effectively convey complex information.
• Agility and Ownership: High agility in managing multiple tasks effectively with a proactive, detail-oriented approach. Ownership and accountability are key.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Additional Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is advantageous.
• Professional Attitude: Ability to work under pressure, drive support for change, and maintain a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills to work as part of a team and across a broad network of functions.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of financial concepts such as P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Diverse Experience: Background in budgeting, planning, forecasting, scenario analysis, and project management adds value. Knowledge of overall information systems architecture is beneficial.

What’s in it for you:

At Amer Sports, we work hard to deliver on our priorities in a friendly and relaxed environment where we support each other and have fun along the way. With us, you’ll be promoting an active lifestyle and championing the world’s leading sports and outdoor brands. We have an open organizational culture that encourages everyone to be proactive, mobile, and creative in their career progression.

• Discounts on Quality Products: Benefit from compelling discounts on our own-brand products.
• Meaningful Projects: Contribute to responsible projects with dedicated teams, making a real impact and driving positive change. 
• Engaging Company Culture: Experience a workplace with a strong team spirit and an open, appreciative culture, where you’ll feel valued and part of a supportive community. 
• Work-Life Balance: The company offers flexible working hours and the option to work partly remotely, providing a work-life balance that suits individual needs.
• Active Lifestyle: Dive into a healthy lifestyle with access to a variety of sports activities and gym facilities.
• International Environment: The company provides exciting career opportunities in a truly international environment, which means employees will have the chance to work with people from all over the world.
• Additional Benefits: Amer Sports provides additional benefits such as a bicycle benefit and various other benefits related to lunch, sports, and culture.

Apply now!

Please send your application CV, cover letter, and salary request.

We will interview candidates during the application period, so leave your application as soon as possible. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected] (HR). We’re here to provide you with the support and information you need to make your experience with Amer Sports as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Your success and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we’re always here to assist you!