New Balance - Marketplace Finance Manager - Amsterdam

JOB MISSION:

The Marketplace Finance Manager will be responsible for offering commercial guidance and support to business leads for both short and long-term initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders to deliver accurate, timely and insightful information on performance, as well as assisting in both short term and long terms strategic plans.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Full ownership of month end accounting (prepayment, accruals) for Marketplace P&L; 

• Finance lead on forecast, budget and long-term planning across Marketplace; 

• Provide commentary on Marketplace performance to business leads to inform commercial decision making; 

• Preparation of Marketplace monthly business review packs;  

• Production of management information and KPI analysis to business partners, delivering insights to drive both short terms results and longer-term strategic plans; 

• Work with business leaders to create financial models and commercial reviews for new Marketplace launches; 

• Support in year end audits and external tax reviews; 

• Assist the EMEA Management & Commercial Accounts team as necessary on both day to day tasks and any new projects; 

• Management and development of one direct report; 

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject: Finance, accounting, Economics, Business; 

• 5 years post qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / RA / AA or accounting equivalent); 

• Knowledge and experience working in a similar role within a Direct to Consumer organisations 

• preferred; 

• English language proficiency is required as working language is English; 

• Teammate, strong communication skills and able to build and maintain strong relationship with colleagues; 

• Organised, structured, able to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines; 

• Motivated with pro-active attitude focussed on continual improvement of reporting; 

• High degree of accuracy and eye for detail; 

• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills and ability to pick up new IT systems quickly.

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

• Discount on the health insurance

• 8% holiday allowance

• Flexible Working Hours

• Pension Scheme

• 25 days Annual Leave per year

• Up to €250 travel allowance each month

• Hybrid working

• Employee Discount

• Work from-home allowance

• Home working equipment

• Sports subscription via OneFit

• Opportunity to work abroad for four weeks per year

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)