IWC Marketing Controller
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About IWC
IWC Schaffhausen is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer and member of the Richemont group. The brand combines precision engineering with refined craftsmanship and operates within an international luxury ecosystem where supply‑chain integrity, regulatory compliance and attention to detail are paramount.
Marketing Controller at IWC, Schaffhausen. Drive financial planning and ROI analysis for marketing initiatives at this prestigious Swiss watchmaker. Full-time, permanent role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner strategically with the Marketing team to drive planning, analysis, and decision support, synthesizing complex data into sound business recommendations for the executive leadership team, with a strong focus on strategic projects and high-value partnership contracts
- Leverage deep understanding of accounting principles to provide insightful financial analytics and guarantee compliant execution of all marketing activities
- Collaborate closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and management team to provide financial analysis, define key metrics, and deliver insights and dashboards focused on measuring and challenging the financial impact and ROI of marketing initiatives
- Drive development and implementation of advanced financial tools and technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and depth of financial analysis and forecasting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, federal diploma of higher education, or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business
- 2–5 years of profound experience in controlling, preferably in the luxury goods industry, with a proven track record of creating impactful financial analyses
- Strong foundational knowledge of accounting, finance, and operational principles
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools and SAP is a significant plus
- Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a significant plus
Skills
Experience
2–5 years of controlling experience, preferably within the luxury goods sector, demonstrating a proven ability to generate impactful financial analyses and insights for senior stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor's degree, federal diploma of higher education, or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
Workplace
This position is based in Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, Switzerland, within easy reach of Zurich.
Benefits
Daily food and beverage allowance of CHF 7 (redeemable in the in-house restaurant and selected Schaffhausen establishments); annual health insurance contribution of CHF 2,340 for full-time contracts; annual public transportation subsidy of up to CHF 1,500 for contracts of at least one year; 25 days annual vacation (30 days from age 50), plus 5 additional bridge compensation days; special conditions on IWC and Richemont products; health and wellness initiatives including financial support for external childcare; access to IWC Sport Club; attractive workplace on the Rhine with social activities; internal events and celebrations.
Culture
IWC fosters a precision‑driven, craftsmanship‑led culture where technical excellence and regulatory rigour are valued. The workplace emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, international exposure and continuous improvement within a heritage luxury environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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