Job Description

Decathlon is the world's largest sporting goods retailer, with over 1,700 stores all around the world. With our vertical business model, including research and development facilities, production, and supply chain in-house - we can offer high-performing products at best value.

Role Description: This is a full-time role for a Financial Planner & Analyst. Your primary mission is to provide accurate financial analysis and reporting, support planning and forecasting processes, and contribute data-driven insights to facilitate effective business decision-making and value creation. You will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and support the production business of Decathlon through your finance and analytical skills. This role, The International Corporate Volunteer program, or V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise), is your chance upon an adventure, which is both personal and professional in equal measure, and discover a profession in a new country.

Mission

Support Planning & Forecasting: Assist in preparing business plans, budgets, and forecasts while refining financial models to translate business strategies into financial implications.
Performance Management: Prepare financial and extra-financial performance reports and analyze real-time data to guide day-to-day business decisions for our business units.
Expert Decision Support: Develop robust financial models and data-driven solutions to identify business challenges and support future planning, in turn helping secure decisions to management.
Sustainability & Risk: Play an active role in risk management and contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of your area of responsibility through digital archiving and sustainable practices.

Profile & Qualifications

Analytical & Technical Skills: Foundational knowledge of financial analysis, accounting principles and reporting.
Software Proficiency: High proficiency in spreadsheet software (Excel/Google Sheets); familiarity with BI or financial planning tools is an advantage. Adaptability to an AI driven future is a must.
Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and the ability to identify business challenges and propose actionable recommendations.
Communication: Skills in data storytelling and interpersonal communication to provide user-friendly business information for decision-making.
Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative field.
Team Spirit: Ability to collaborate and cooperate effectively within a team environment.
Sports Lover: Passionate about sports and practice regularly.
Language: English Proficiency of Level B2 or more.

Financial Planner & Analyst - (VIE)