Are you a pro in finance, and interested in working for the most iconic and well-loved sneaker brand in the world? Then keep on reading, because we might have the position for you.
We are looking for a Finance Lead (Marketing) who can start in January. The role is for 40 hours per week, for 12 months.
What does the role involve?
We are seeking a Finance Lead to partner with the marketing team, focusing on financial planning and demand creation investments for EMEA Brand Marketing. This role is critical in managing and optimizing the GEO Brand Marketing budget, leading financial processes, and providing actionable insights to improve spend efficiencies. You will play a key part in bridging financial strategy with marketing execution while working cross-functionally with directors and senior leaders.
What will you be doing?
- Partner with GEO Brand Planning and Marketing leads to manage and optimize the GEO Brand Marketing budget.
- Lead FP&A for Brand Marketing, monitoring financial results and key KPIs.
- Provide insights into performance compared to targets, recommending strategies to improve efficiency.
- Oversee the month-end closing process, controlling, and forecasting activities.
Strategic Investment Support:
- Conduct investment prioritization modeling, providing guidance on business case development.
- Act as a strategic finance partner to quantify and capture the value of associated investments.
- Analyze and identify opportunities to improve planning, forecasting, and overall financial processes.
Decision Support & Collaboration:
- Collaborate with marketing teams to manage Goods Receipts (GRs) and Accounts Receivables (ARs).
- Communicate financial challenges and solutions to non-finance stakeholders.
- Work cross-functionally as a lead, influencing key decisions without direct authority.
- Utilize tools such as Excel (advanced formulas, calculations) and Tableau for data analysis and reporting.
- Support the rollout of data strategies and reporting automation.
- Provide ROI analysis, tracking ODC (Other Direct Costs) investments, and brand KPIs.
Waar ga je werken?
Why do I want to work here?
NIKE EHQ is based on an inspiring campus in Hilversum. A dynamic, energizing place to work that reflects the values and spirit of the brand. Colleagues from all over the world and located in and amongst numerous parks, cycling lanes and running tracks. Nike maintains a hybrid working model, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
- 25 vacation days if you work 40 hours per week a full year
- Commuting allowance of €0.23 cent per km/max of €23 net per office day
- Work from home allowance of €5 per day on days you are working from home
- 8.33% holiday allowance
- Participation in pension plan, fully covered by Adecco in the first year
- 25% discount in the employee store
- Free access to the online learning platform Adecco Academy
- Access to the gym facilities on campus
Wat vragen wij?
This is why the role is a great match for me
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Tableau
- Experience with SAP is a plus
- Strong analytical skills, particularly in budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis.
- Ability to understand and address financial issues in a marketing context.
- Experience in investment modeling and demand creation analysis.
- Familiarity with cost center budgets and optimizing spend.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with senior leadership and marketers.
- Ability to simplify complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial teams.
- Adaptability to ambiguity, especially in a dynamic environment under new leadership.
Sounds great, how do I apply?
Apply now via the green button. If you need more information about the team, the company, the role; feel free to send your application to anne.eijkelenboom@adecco.nl.