Finance Systems Specialist (EMEA Supply)

International. Sport-passionate. Collaborative team members. Stronger together through our driving force to bring people together through sports to make wellbeing accessible for all. 

At Decathlon Ireland, we offer Careers That Let You Play. As part of the DECATHLON Group, one of the world's largest sports retailers headquartered in France, we specialise in creating and distributing sports products through online and physical stores across 56 countries with over 1,700 locations.

As our new Finance Systems Specialist, you will serve as the operational backbone for financial systems across a major international Supply Hub. In this vital role, you will safeguard the integrity of our financial flows, drive continuous process optimization, and play a pivotal role in leading our transition to a new ERP system

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

System Administration & Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for finance users, delivering daily functional support for incidents and inquiries.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues in close collaboration with internal IT teams and product owners.

• Proactively monitor system performance and data interfaces to catch and address potential issues before they impact operations.

 Project Management & System Evolution

• Partner with finance stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business needs into detailed functional specifications for IT developers.

• Lead and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to guarantee delivered solutions are fit for purpose.

• Manage small-to-medium projects end-to-end, keeping scope and timelines on track.

• Drive change management initiatives to ensure seamless deployments and high user adoption rates.

Data Governance & Documentation

• Safeguard data integrity and accuracy across all financial systems.

• Build and maintain structured documentation for system configurations, process flows, and user guides.

 User Training & Empowerment

• Design and deliver engaging training sessions to upskill finance teams on tools and best practices.

• Curate and maintain an accessible knowledge base, empowering users to self-serve minor issues independently.

THE PROFILE WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

What You Bring

• A diploma or degree in Business, Finance, Accountancy, BIS, Computer Science, or Data Science.

• 2–3 years in a similar systems/finance role (experience in Retail or a Multinational Corporation is a big plus!).

• Proven experience with SAP (specifically MM, SD, and FI modules). Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or Intrastat reporting is a strong advantage.

• Strong SQL coding abilities. Prior experience using Databricks will make you stand out.

• High comfort level with technical tools combined with exceptional logical reasoning.

Who You Are

• You easily break down complex concepts and translate them into clear, structured ideas.

• Highly user-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset focused on hitting project goals.

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to collaborate smoothly across international teams (Fluent English required).

• Reliable, driven, and committed to great work ethics.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This hybrid role would require the successful candidate to attend at least three days a week in our office in Dublin (Ireland) 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already be eligible to work in Ireland.

If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, a career at Decathlon could be a great fit. Our welcoming culture, rooted in values of vitality, responsibility, generosity, and authenticity—and brought together by a shared passion for sports—offers a truly enriching experience for everyone.

Get to enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Monthly teammate bonuses, a profit-sharing scheme, and company share options.

• Get a €500 annual Sports Allowance to spend on your own club fees or activities, plus a 25% Staff Discount on all Decathlon gear.

• Comprehensive Healthcare reimbursement and a PRSA Pension scheme to keep you covered.

• Enjoy Birthday Leave (an extra day off!) 

• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you moving.

• Top-notch training at Decathlon University with opportunities for regional and international mobility.

• The Little Extras: Free parking at our Ballymun & Limerick stores.

...and many more!