Job Description

Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.



We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

We free the wild inside everyone and out there!

We are looking for you to join our Finance team at our headquarters in Idstein as soon as possible. Our company headquarters will relocate to Eschborn in summer 2026, and your primary workplace will move to Eschborn from that time onward.

As a Finance PMO Lead (m/f/d)

you will play a key role in driving strategic, financial, and operational transformation initiatives across the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the Finance PMO to ensure structured and efficient execution of finance?driven projects and cross?functional programs.

In the dynamic environment of the outdoor industry, you will work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Commercial, and regional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic and financial objectives.

Your role in the Wolfpack:

Establish and lead the Finance PMO, defining governance, standards, processes, tools, and best practices Build and manage project prioritization, intake, and portfolio management processes aligned with CFO and Executive Leadership priorities Ensure clear decision?making frameworks, escalation paths, and accountability across all finance?led initiatives Lead and oversee complex finance and enterprise programs, including financial transformation, cost optimization, margin improvement, system implementations, and process enhancements Translate CFO strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps with milestones, KPIs, and financial impact tracking Monitor benefits realization and ensure financial outcomes are achieved and sustained Act as a central coordination point between Finance and key functions such as Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Sales, Legal, and HR Drive alignment across global and regional teams in a matrix organization Prepare materials and updates for executive steering committees and senior leadership Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting for project health, risks, dependencies, and financial impact Provide clear updates to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team on progress, risks, and mitigation plans Identify issues, dependencies, and resource constraints and drive timely resolution Support change management efforts to ensure adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working Continuously improve PMO methodologies, tools, and templates to enhance delivery efficiency Foster a strong project management culture within Finance and across the organization

What you bring:

8–12+ years of experience in PMO, program management, or strategic finance roles, ideally in a global consumer, retail, or sporting goods environment Proven track record leading complex, cross?functional finance or enterprise transformation programs Strong financial acumen with the ability to link project execution to P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet impact Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working directly with C?suite executives Strong analytical, structuring, and problem?solving capabilities Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and PMO tools Experience in the outdoor, sporting goods, apparel, footwear, or consumer products industry (preferred) Exposure to ERP implementations, FP&A transformations, or supply chain finance initiatives (preferred) PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification (preferred) Strong communication skills and very good English skills, both written and spoken High level of ownership, resilience, and ability to thrive in a fast?paced environment Collaborative mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity effectively Results?oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

What you can expect from us:

An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company German and English as our working languages 30 days of paid vacation per year Flexible and hybrid working models Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year Attractive employee discounts and company benefits “Employee Referral” bonus program Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms Mental health support and professional development with our partner Nilo Team events and outdoor sports activities A first-name culture and casual dress code Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas

Ready for your next adventure?

Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.

Job Details

Title
Finance PMO – Program Management Office (m/f/d)
Area of activity
Finance
Location
Idstein (Headquarter)
Entry level
Professionals
Contract type
Unlimited