Our client is a global company located in Geneva. The Financial Controller Travel Retail will be in charge of the following responsibilities:
1. Manage the budget and reforecast process for travel retail channels in respect of the deadlines:
* Net sales per client
* Margin calculation
* Operating expenses related to the businesses included in the scope (marketing expenses, CAPEX investments, etc.)
* Presentation to the top management
1. Manage the monthly closings in respect of deadlines:
* Overall review of Actual PnL vs. Budget / Reforecast / LY
* Accrual review and follow-up
* Ensure the relation and good communication with the accounting department
* Gross margin and operating profit analysis
2. Perform and communicate to Management monthly analysis of results with variance explanations.
3. Support the development of controlling procedures (in cooperation with the Accounting department and operational teams): purchase orders, CAPEX expenditures, rebilling, etc.
4. Maintain the database of clients' information (commercial conditions, currency, etc.)
5. Provide financial support to the commercial and marketing team (expenses follow-up, margin analysis by SKU, negotiation preparation, free products tracking, ad-hoc requests, etc.).
6. Develop, implement, and follow new KPIs.
7. Validate ROIs for new points of sales, validate and maintain database for new kits launching.
4-month mission starting immediately. International private company located in Geneva.
The Financial Controller Travel Retail we are looking for will have the following background and experience:
1. Master Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline.
2. At least 5 years of experience in finance roles (financial/business controller).
3. Experience in travel retail or by default in a wholesale business is mandatory.
4. Good level of autonomy and communication.
5. Strong analytical and organizational skills, critical thinking.
6. Reliable, rigorous, and pragmatic (attention to detail but with a global picture mindset).
7. Fluent in French with very good English knowledge.
8. MS Office skills with Advanced Microsoft Excel.
9. Experience with SAP is an advantage.
The opportunity to join a dynamic organization.
Immediate availability (for a start beginning of April the latest) is mandatory.
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