Manager D&T Operational Controlling

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Your mission

At PUMA, Digital & Technology is a key enabler of our global business strategy. As Manager D&T Operational Controlling, you will ensure financial transparency, governance, and operational steering across D&T, enabling informed decision‑making and efficient resource allocation.

In this role, you will:

• Own and further develop operational controlling for D&T, including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis

• Support budget planning and financial steering for D&T initiatives, services, and projects

• Establish transparency on run‑ and change‑costs, supporting leadership with clear insights and recommendations

• Monitor financial performance and operational KPIs, identifying risks and improvement opportunities

• Support governance processes, including business cases, ROI considerations, and investment tracking

• Act as a key interface between D&T leadership, finance, and regional stakeholders

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of controlling standards, processes, and reporting structures

• Support regional and global D&T operating‑model execution with reliable financial and operational data.

Your talent

You combine strong financial expertise with an understanding of technology‑driven organizations and enjoy working at the intersection of numbers, operations, and stakeholders.

This means you bring:

• A university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Information Systems, or a comparable field

• Solid experience in controlling, finance, or operational performance management, ideally in a technology‑driven or corporate environment

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Experience working with budgets, forecasts, cost centers, and financial reporting

• A structured, reliable, and detail‑oriented working style

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

• Fluency in Business English

Our principles

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.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.