Adidas MANAGER GBS TREASURY 

Canada, Alberta, Calgary 

496644337

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the payments operations team, ensuring timely and accurate execution of payments, cash monitoring with local teams and Head Quarters, providing visibility of any potential risk of liquidity.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, particularly in foreign payment controls and cross-border transactions.
• Monitor cash flow impacts, identifying funding needs and optimizing working capital.
• Oversee the clearing of interim accounts and ensure alignment with established KPIs and internal controls.
• Collaborate closely with Accounts Payable, Procurement, Accounting, and Controlling teams to ensure alignment and end-to-end efficiency in the Source-to-Pay process.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and control enhancements within treasury and payment operations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audits related to payment activities.
• Support strategic initiatives related to treasury transformation, ERP enhancements, or regional expansion.
• Provide senior management with regular insights and reporting on treasury metrics, risks, and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to achieve success and create value for the region, directly impacting positively KPI’s for the market.
• Manage banking relationships with local and regional banks, overseeing BAM bank account management.
• Identify and anticipate risks that could impact the market operations & performance and strongly support issue resolution and prioritization.
• Lead/ participate in Business Performance Reviews and ensure agreed actions plan are implemented in line with the needs of the market and in accordance with S2P processes and policies.
• Develop, mentor, and coach the payments/treasury team to build capabilities and foster a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
• Ensure team members are trained and equipped with the necessary tools and resources to perform their jobs effectively.
• Manage the hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Relationships:

• Global and Local Internal Control.
• Market Teams in Americas - Finance & Procurement.
• GBS Procurement Services Team- Functional & Operations.
• Corporate Treasury – Germany Headquarters.
• GBS Operations BPO – Infosys.
• GBS Senior Leadership team.
• GBS PMO & Transition teams.
• Continuous Improvements.
• HR Business partners.
• Other external parties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, including Order Management, Accounts Payable, Payments (automatic proposals, foreign and manual), Vendor Communication, and Sourcing & Procurement Compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities with proven ability to influence across functions and seniority levels.
• Highly analytical with solid numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Energetic, proactive, and resilient leader, capable of working at pace and driving continuous improvement and change.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to navigate complex organizational structures and interact effectively with diverse teams, cultures, and management styles.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, guide, and develop talent.
• Curious mindset with a passion for learning and exploring areas beyond the immediate scope of responsibility.
• Ability to manage pressure effectively, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in dynamic environments.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of local and foreign payment regulations, within Americas.
• Hands-on experience with banking platforms and bank account administration.
• Familiarity with interim account clearing and cash flow management.
• Strong foundation in finance, accounting principles, and treasury operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Treasury, and/or Procurement functions.
• Proven experience leading and managing medium-sized teams in a shared services or multinational environment.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and verbal; Portuguese is a plus.