Swatch

Business Controller

The Swatch Group Netherlands is the sales organization for renowned Swiss watch brands such as Swatch, Omega, Longines, Tissot, Hamilton, Certina, Rado, and Balmain within the Netherlands. Operating from its headquarters in Eindhoven, the company supplies independent jewelers and large retail chains, and also manages its own growing number of retail outlets.

1. Act as a sparring partner for the commercial organization and contribute to the development and professionalization of the Finance team.
2. Hold full P&L responsibility for B2B business activities.
3. Coordinate key processes such as month-end closing, budgeting, and sales forecasting.
4. Provide insights into gross and net margin developments.
5. Support and advise on business cases for opening new retail outlets.
6. Report commercial and financial forecasts.
7. Contribute actively to the month-end closing in collaboration with other Finance colleagues.
8. Prepare cash flow analyses and projections and manage capex controlling.
9. Present operational and commercial results to the management (CEO & CFO).
10. Automate and optimize reporting processes.

1. Completed university education in a business economics field.
2. Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
3. Experience within a retail organization is a plus.
4. Ability to make financial analyses understandable for all stakeholders.
5. Team mentality with the ability to work independently.
6. Proactive and initiative-taking.
7. Ability to quickly adapt and prioritize tasks.
8. Proficiency in IT systems such as SAP, SAP BW, and Office 365 with advanced Excel skills.
9. Excellent knowledge of Dutch and good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

1. Financial analysis
2. P&L management
3. Budgeting and forecasting
4. Cash flow analysis
5. Presentation skills
6. IT systems proficiency (SAP, SAP BW, Office 365, Excel)

Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a retail organization.

Completed university education in a business economics field.

Opportunity to work in a growing international organization in the center of Eindhoven.Challenging and versatile full-time position (40 hours per week).Competitive and attractive benefits package, including 26 vacation days based on full-time employment.Excellent pension scheme.Option to join a collective health insurance plan through The Swatch Group.

The Swatch Group Netherlands offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same, requiring employees to quickly adapt and prioritize tasks. The headquarters is located in the vibrant city center of Eindhoven.