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ABOUT US
Welcome to the adidas Foundation! We are an independent nonprofit organization with the mission to harness the transformative power of sport to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges worldwide. As an initiative launched by adidas AG in Herzogenaurach, we believe in the unparalleled ability of sport to unite communities and drive positive change in the face of global issues such as conflict, inequality, discrimination, and climate change. Envisioning a world where everyone has access to the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity, the adidas Foundation strives to create a brighter future for both people and the planet. Through direct action, capacity building, and advocacy, we collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to bring our vision to life. Learn more about us here!
FUNDING & IMPACT
While maintaining a strong connection with adidas AG, our primary funding source, we operate with full autonomy to strategically allocate resources toward fulfilling our charitable mission. We drive impactful initiatives, including grants for nonprofit organizations worldwide, support local projects aligned with our mission and empower social entrepreneurs through grants and seed funding. Our collaborations with essential service providers guarantee the successful execution of initiatives, ranging from refurbishing community football pitches to conducting impact assessments. Our local initiatives in the greater Nuremberg area serve as a launching pad for global expansion, empowering communities around the world. Additionally, we actively contribute to research and advocacy efforts, furthering our overarching goals. By offering expertise and support to stakeholders within the sport-for-good sector, we foster collaboration and collective progress towards achieving our mission.
JOIN OUR TEAM
As the adidas Foundation is celebrating its first year of operations, we are building our team to drive great impact. If you are passionate about leveraging sport for positive change and want to be part of a dynamic organization committed to making a difference, consider joining the adidas Foundation. Together, we can create a world where the transformative power of sport is accessible to all, changing lives and shaping a better future for generations to come.
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FINANCE MANAGER - ADIDAS FOUNDATION (M/F/D)
The Finance Manager at the adidas Foundation plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability and compliance of the organization by coordinating financial activities, developing budgets and robust financial management processes, and providing tools and guidance for effective resource management across the organization. This position supports organizational sustainability and accountability by ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with tax and legal requirements, and efficient cash management. By fostering collaboration across teams and maintaining proper accounting records, the Finance Manager contributes to the adidas Foundation's overall mission and long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate financial activities and develop financial management processes, including tracking income and expenditure, management of restricted funds, strategic cash management, payroll, financial reconciliation, reporting, and risk mitigation, develop relevant tools and policy and support internal capacity building where appropriate
- Create and monitor annual financial plans and, where appropriate, multi-year plans to ensure organizational stability and sustainability and support collaboration across teams for aligned budgeting, reporting, and income projections
- Develop and monitor budgets to allocate resources efficiently, achieve financial goals, and adjust operations based on forecasts, implementing consistent systems and procedures
- Ensure a robust and compliant financial planning and management processes are in place for fulfilling grantee comittments around the world and donor requirements, particularly with regards to restricted funds
- Maintain proper accounting records according to generally accepted accounting principles and closely collaborate with external accounting services to ensure accurate accounting
- Highlight variances, guide forecasting exercises and make recommendations for resource reallocation a