Finance Industrial Trainee

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About the Role: At Puma we move fast and so does our finance function. As a Finance Industrial Trainee you will embed yourself in the business finance team supporting one of the worlds most recognised sports lifestyle brands. You will get real exposure to the numbers that drive product retail and brand decisions across India and beyond.

Duration: 12 Months

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly quarterly and annual financial statements for the India business.

• Support budgeting forecasting and variance analysis tracking performance across product categories and online channels.

• Assist in preparation of management reports and presentations for senior leadership.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls compliance frameworks and Pumas global finance standards.

• Support monthly management review presentations and business performance reporting.

• Conduct cost revenue and trend analysis for strategic decisionmaking.

• Prepare schedules and documentation for statutory and internal audits.

• Purchases and COGS accounting and MIS preparation - review and analysis

• Overall analysis of COGS movement of the Company

• Develop automated dashboards using Excel/Power BI for leadership.

• Ensure data accuracy timeliness and consistency across all reports.

• Collaborate with teams to gather inputs validate data and improve reporting quality.

• Support process standardization automation and efficiency improvements.

• Contribute to special finance projects as assigned by leadership.

Why Puma

• Global brand exposure work with one of the worlds top sports lifestyle companies.

• Fast-track learning across financial analysis reporting and business partnering.

• Cross-functional collaboration with Sales Supply Chain and Brand teams.

• Sports lifestyle culture energetic diverse and performance-driven workplace.

Who You Are

• Pursuing CA (ICAI) with eligibility to undergo industrial training as per institute guidelines.

• Strong academic record and solid conceptual understanding of accounting & finance principles.

• Proficient in MS Excel; working knowledge of SAP ERP is a definite advantage.

• Sharp analytical mind with clear confident communication skills.

• Self-driven and comfortable keeping pace in a fast-moving brand environment.

• Comfortable working both independently and in cross-functional teams.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants regardless of race color religion national origin sex

gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at

PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness transparency and equal

opportunity - no matter your background identity or ensure our process stays true to these values no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome celebrated and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA whoever wants to play can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear apparel and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA Cobra Golf and stichd operates in 120 countries and has around 22000

employees worldwide.