Rolex Business Analyst (CFAO)
- Location
- GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a pre-eminent Swiss watchmaker renowned for precision engineering, artisanal manufacturing and enduring design. Headquartered in Geneva and operating an integrated model of in-house manufacture, global distribution and selective retail, Rolex combines technical excellence with conservative, long-term stewardship common to major independent luxury maisons.
Rolex in Geneva seeks a Business Analyst (CFAO) to deliver financial analysis, reporting and forecasting support for regional finance leadership.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare, consolidate and interpret monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, P&L analyses and KPI dashboards to support the CFAO and regional finance leadership.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting cycles; produce variance analysis and scenario modelling to inform commercial decisions.
- Design and automate management reporting processes and self-service dashboards using BI tools to increase timeliness and analytical depth.
- Partner with commercial, supply-chain and operations teams to translate business drivers into financial metrics and ensure alignment on targets and performance.
- Support month-end and close activities, ensuring accuracy of postings, intercompany reconciliations and control documentation.
- Drive process improvements and participate in ERP/finance systems projects; act as liaison between stakeholders and IT/finance systems teams.
- Deliver ad-hoc financial analyses and business cases for strategic initiatives, product launches and distributor/regional performance reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent; Master’s degree or professional qualification (CFA, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
- Strong command of financial modelling, forecasting techniques and management reporting principles.
- Proven ability to summarise complex data into clear, senior-ready presentations and actionable recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; experience working with commercial and operations teams.
- Attention to detail, high ethical standards and a rigorous approach to financial controls and compliance.
- Language proficiency in French and English is highly desirable given the role’s regional and cross-functional interactions.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A or business analysis within luxury goods, watchmaking, retail distribution or related industries; demonstrable experience supporting senior finance leadership and managing cross-functional projects.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline; a Master’s degree or professional finance certification (CFA/ACCA/CPA) is a strong asset.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
Rolex fosters a culture of technical excellence, discretion and long-term thinking. The workplace emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship, rigorous quality standards and collaborative problem-solving among multidisciplinary teams.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Rolex, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Financial Business Analyst», «FP&A Analyst», «Business Insights Analyst», «Financial Reporting Analyst», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.