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<div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0in"> </div> Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Global Business Services (GBS) aims to provide globally unified services based on standardized and automated solutions across different functions and markets. This will enable us to drive operational efficiency, quality services, improved agility and better decision-making whilst reducing complexity and workload. It delivers high quality services in the areas of Order to Cash (O2C), Source To Pay (S2P), Record to Report (R2R) and HR Services for adidas companies and subsidiaries located in Europe, North America, Emerging Markets and Latin America. English is our official language, and we are always looking for new talent for the new teams and areas we continue to open. Purpose: This role is part of a dedicated team focused on driving actionable insights from balance sheet reconciliations. While reconciliations are performed by a separate team, this position will partner closely with market finance teams to understand business drivers behind account balances, highlight risks and opportunities, and deliver clear, executive-ready insights to senior management. This role offers exposure to senior management facilitating decision-making, opportunities to influence business outcomes through insights, and a platform to develop as a strategic finance leader. Core Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Drive end‑to‑end analysis of reconciled accounts, converting technical reconciliations into management‑ready insights</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform granular deep dives into balance sheet accounts to assess accuracy, risks, and underlying drivers </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Drive root cause analysis and recommend practical, scalable solutions </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Own review of key accounts such as: </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Inventory (aging, GIT) </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Fixed Assets</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Payables and Receivables</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Accruals and Provisions</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Refunds, returns, and customer liabilities </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Advances and Security deposits</li> </ul> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Evaluate provisions and reserves for adequacy and accuracy </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure strong reconciliation discipline and balance sheet hygiene </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Track and monitor aging items, unreconciled balances, and unusual movements </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Identify risk hotspots, compliance gaps, and optimization opportunities across balance sheet accounts</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Partner with Market Finance, FP&A, Controlling, and Operations to drive insights </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Translate analysis into clear risk insights and actionable recommendations </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Partner with business teams to implement fixes and close control gaps </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proactively highlight financial, operational, and compliance risks </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support leadership with insightful commentary and decision support </li> </ul> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Deliver executive summaries, dashboards, and risk assessments for senior leadership</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Champion process improvement, automation, and control enhancements to elevate reconciliation into a strategic capability</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strengthen financial controls and review mechanisms </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Drive improvements in processes, SOPs, and audit readiness </li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies </li> </ul> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Solid accounting knowledge</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proactive problem-solving and risk identification</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Analytical rigor with the ability to simplify complexity</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong communication skills to present insights clearly and persuasively</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Business acumen to connect financial balances with operational drivers</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Collaborative mindset with ability to work across diverse teams</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to pay close attention to detail and high degree of customer orientation</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience with SAP is an advantage</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Self-motivated and self-directed individual</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Availability to travel for periods of 3 to 4 weeks</li> </ul> Key Relationships: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Reconciliation Team – Source reconciled balances and exception reports</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Market Finance Teams – Provide business drivers, local insights, and regulatory context</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">FP&A and Controlling – Align insights with forecasts and performance management</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Operations / Business Units – Connect financial balances to operational realities</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Senior Management – Deliver executive‑ready insights and recommendations</li> <li style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Technology / Automation Teams – Partner on digital finance initiatives</li> </ul> Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">University degree in Finance - CA/CPA/CMA mandatory</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">12 plus years relevant work experience in the accounting / business area with minimum 7-8 years of FMCG experience and 3-4 years of relevant experience in Balance Sheet Reconciliation and proven ability to interpret reconciled accounts and extract insights</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliation processes, and financial risk management</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong knowledge of relevant IFRS standards</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Expert knowledge of IFRS 16</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrated experience in leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and presenting to senior management</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Expertise in process improvement, internal controls, and automation initiatives</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proven ability to translate operational detail into executive-level insights</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience in stakeholder management across geographies and functions</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Advanced proficiency in Excel, visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), and management reporting</li> </ul>

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