Head of Operations - Herzogenaurach, Deutschland - Adidas

Adidas

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Herzogenaurach, Deutschland

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

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.

_________________________- HEAD OF OPERATIONS - ADIDAS FOUNDATION (M/F/D)- The Head of Operations at the adidas Foundation plays a critical role in shaping and executing the organization's global operations strategy, ensuring optimal financial performance, and aligning with overarching goals.

Together with the Managing Director, they lead the development and execution of the Foundation's long-term strategy, being a core contributor to the foundation's goals, and are responsible for the operational portfolio across various domains, encompassing financial management, accounting, tax, legal affairs, governance, human resources, and IT, both internally and in collaboration with external vendors.

Beyond addressing operational gaps and inefficiencies, the Head of Operations is dedicated to fostering a culture of seamless workflows, legal compliance and financial health, thus contributing positively to the organization's overall effectiveness and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and own the adidas Foundation's global operations strategy in alignment with organizational goals, ensuring successful and efficient operations for optimal financial performance, cost efficiency, and compliance
Lead the development and execution of the Foundation's operational goals, collaborate with the Managing Director to create business plans, and actively contribute to longterm strategic planning and tactical decisionmaking with the adidas Stiftung's Board of Directors
Oversee the implementation of the approved operations strategy, developing and managing all operational functions of the adidas Foundation, including legal, finance, accounting, tax, human resources, and IT
Manage service providers in the area of legal, finance, accounting, tax, human resources, and IT
Organically build, lead and manage the Operations team, making everyday decisions related to team leadership, talent retention, and ensuring smooth operations processes
Responsible for the oversight of the financial activities including, but not limited to, the billing function, revenue cycle, grants and finances, financial and accounting reporting and procedures, and for risk mitigation associated with poor financial planning and compliance breaches
Direct the implementation of efficient workflow approaches and develop, monitor and prepare budgets, modifying operations based on financial forecasts and results, and implementing appropriate and consistent systems, protocols and procedures
Work closely with the Programs and MEAL teams to ensure an aligned approach to budgeting, planning and reporting across the organization and with the Stakeholder Engagement t