Finance Planner & Analyst

1. Support Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Secure Planning Cycles: Assist in preparing business plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Financial Modeling: Contribute to the development and refinement of financial forecasting models.
• Variance & Strategy Analysis: Perform regular forecasting vs. budgeting variance analysis, assist in deep-dive reviews, and translate business strategies into financial and extra-financial implications.

2. Performance Management & Reporting

• Financial Integrity: Ensure accurate monthly closing tasks and P&L statements for assigned Business Units.
• Actionable Debriefs: Prepare financial performance reports and deliver user-friendly business information to enable optimized short-, medium-, and long-term decision-making.
• Metrics & Alerts: Analyze real-time indicators, track key targets (Revenue Growth, ROCE, OPEX commitments), trigger alerts in case of deviations, and propose corrective action plans.

3. Drive Value Creation & Corporate Finance

• Business Advisory: Develop financial models and present data-driven solutions to support strategic decision-making and address key business challenges.
• Internal Control & Compliance: Play an active role in risk management, internal control, ensuring compliance with group standards, local norms, and tax/accounting regulations.

• Holds a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Has 1–3 years of experience in finance, accounting, data analysis
• Possesses a solid understanding of financial analysis, performance analysis, and accounting principles.
• Demonstrates advanced skills in spreadsheet software (Excel / Google Sheets).
• Is familiar with financial modeling and data storytelling.
• Is passionate about sports
• Embodies the Decathlon values: Vital, Responsible, Authentic, and Generous.
• Has strong critical thinking, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and decision-making abilities.
• Is a strong problem-solver, manages deadlines effectively, and thrives in a multicultural environment.
• Has a good command of English (both written and spoken).