Adidas SENIOR DIRECTOR FINANCE SEA 

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City 

202123975

Business Partner Role + FP&A

• • Be the trusted advisor to SEA SLT on financial/strategic topics and risk management.
  • Ensure the controlling, forecasting, and provision of a critical view of all the business drivers, contributing to the achievement of targets and the continuous improvement of the financial performance.
  • Ongoing input from a financial perspective for financially sound business decision-making, e.g., optimum pricing model, investment requirements, sales compensation structure, sales terms, accounts receivable aging, inventory levels, and clearance etc.
  • Establish processes to closely manage key sales financial parameters, including returns, IDL, DSO, and cash flow, to achieve annual targets.
  • Proactively manage the balance sheet and P&L monthly to maximize the return for adidas group.
  • Lead the yearly budgeting process and establish alignment with the respective departments and the Group.
  • Proactively identify, evaluate, and drive opportunities to reduce costs and maximize margins.

Demand Planning

• • Provide oversight of the IBP process to align the unconstrained demand of SEA’s countries between Marketing and Sales from an unbiased perspective across all categories, brands, and channels.
  • Overall responsible for implementing the monthly IBP cycle aligned with EM and global blueprint.
  • Identify critical risks and opportunities vs the plan to ensure commitments are met.
  • Work cross-functionally to manage inventory optimally, taking a balanced buy and clearance management approach.
  • Support with Operational Demand Planning topics.

Internal Controls & Policies

• • Secure strong internal controls over assets and compliance with Group policies.
  • Ensure audit and compliance with the Group finance manual regarding the critical financial, control, and approval processes.
  • Responsible for implementing the annual global Control Self-Assessment (“CSA”) process to facilitate ongoing adherence to policies and best practices.
  • Ensure the provision of regulatory financial information and governance of all legal entities to the respective tax and financial institutions.
  • Will serve as the critical interface for external and internal audits with primary responsibility for adherence to policy and legal regulations.

Credit Management & Accounts Payable

• • Ensure diligent credit control of all customers and drive cash collections within the agreed due dates with support of GBS & local teams
  • Ensure payments to vendors are managed within payment policies with support of GBS & local teams

Group Finance Functions (e.g., Tax, Treasury, Group Accounting, Insurance, etc.)

• • Ensure Tax, Treasury, Accounting, and Insurance topics are managed in the best interests of EM and Global.
  • Facilitator on Cluster level for Group Finance functions by interacting and coordinating with relevant subject matter experts at the Global level and working closely with local teams.
  • Guarantee a good standard for GBS within the cluster, while assuring GBS routined base activities are met with the expected quality of the delivery KPIs.

Non-Trade Procurement (NTP)

• Ensure NTP policies are implemented, required processes are adhered to and savings are driven against agreed Targets

People Management

• • Define organizational structure, set objectives, and manage workloads and results to achieve goals while adopting best practices and achieving continuous process improvement.
  • Ensure high employee engagement at every level through compelling motivation, coaching, training, and development of team members.

Key Relationships:

• SEA SLT
• EM Finance Directors
• Internal and External Auditors
• Group Finance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Strong business analytical and numerical skills (with proven business acumen)
  • Strong managerial and operational skills
  • Strong execution and influencing skills
  • High sense of organization and precision
  • Project and process management skills
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop Finance team

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• • University degree in business management
  • Minimum of 10-12 years in finance department in controlling and accounting functions as Head of Department
  • Board or management team experience.
  • International experience and track record
  • Preferably knowledge of adidas and various Global functional organizations and processes
  • Language skills: fluent in English spoken and written