At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.
If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.
Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.
Your role in our shared journey
Located at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, you'll contribute to our mission by leading the optimisation of our finance operations across the region. As Head of Finance Operations, you'll drive excellence in credit control, accounts payable, and treasury functions whilst managing a team of 26 employees, ensuring we minimise working capital requirements, optimise cash flow, and strengthen our financial position across EMEA markets.
Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Oversee credit control and collections management across ASICS EMEA to optimise Days Sales Outstanding and minimise risk exposure.
- Assess the creditworthiness of customers across the EMEA region and manage collections, dunning and the cash application processes.
- Manage accounts payable operations to ensure timely invoice processing and payments whilst maintaining compliance with internal policies.
- Direct treasury operations including cash management, cash flow forecasting, bank account rationalisation, and foreign exchange risk mitigation through hedging strategies.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to strengthen operational efficiency and reduce working capital.
- Ensure compliance with J-SOX requirements and design and govern EMEA finance policies to maintain robust internal controls.
- Serve as a key business partner across functions to optimise cash flow and enhance the organisation's overall financial strength.
You have the following skills:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, Business Administration or Accountancy
- SAP or SAP S/4HANA experience
- Strong people management and motivational skills.
- Preferably, at least 6 years of experience managing a team.
- Process optimisation and automation capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
- SAP BI (Analysis for Office) and/or SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) is preferred
- 10+ years of experience in Finance Operations within an international shared services environment.
Life at ASICS
When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.
Our commitment to your wellbeing
We're dedicated to ensuring that every team member experiences the joy and benefits of movement. To support your wellbeing, we offer:
- Access to office gym and sports membership discount.
- Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS and ONITSUKA TIGER gear.
- Unlimited access to the Calm app for better sleep and mental fitness.
- Complimentary premium subscription to our Runkeeper Go™ app.
- A comprehensive wellness programme consisting of exercise and educational sessions.
- Professional support and meditation classes are available through OpenUp Access.
- Working abroad for four weeks every year.
- Hybrid working model. Combine the flexibility of working from home with the dynamic energy of an office environment.
How to Apply
Are you feeling inspired? We'd love to hear from you. Submit your application online and step into a role where you can truly make a difference. Let's move together, step by step, toward an uplifted world.
