- Address
- Level 3, 40 River Boulevard, Richmond 3121 View map
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
About Swatch Group
Swatch Group stands as one of the world’s foremost watchmaking groups, uniting Swiss industrial excellence with a portfolio of distinguished maisons spanning accessible design, prestige horology, and high complication craft. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely integrated environment, from research, manufacturing, and movement development to brand management, retail, and global operations. Rooted in Biel/Bienne and present worldwide, it values technical mastery, creative curiosity, and long-term commitment. Employees contribute to a culture where heritage, innovation, precision, and entrepreneurial energy converge, supporting iconic brands while shaping the future of Swiss watchmaking on an international stage.
Swatch Group seeks a commercially astute Chief Financial Officer to join its Australian leadership team, reporting to the Managing Director and leading Finance, Controlling and IT across its brand portfolio. The role oversees financial governance and performance, partners with senior leaders on strategy and growth, and leads the finance team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis.
- Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, audits, treasury, cash flow and working capital management.
- Maintain financial controls, risk management and governance frameworks.
- Continuously improve finance processes, systems and reporting.
- Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team on strategic plans, budgets and forecasts, including setting and achieving sales, margin, profitability and inventory targets.
- Drive commercial rigour and accountability through financial analysis and performance management.
- Provide insights into brand, retail and channel performance; identify risks, opportunities and improvement actions, and develop KPI frameworks and reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making.
- Lead business case development, investment evaluation and financial modelling for key initiatives.
- Analyse performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, productivity and return on investment.
- Support retail expansion, strategic growth initiatives and capital investment decisions.
- Drive operational efficiencies and business process improvements across the organisation.
- Lead monthly performance reviews and forecasting discussions with senior stakeholders.
- Serve as the key Finance, Controlling and IT liaison with Group headquarters.
- Build relationships with auditors, banks, advisers and other external stakeholders.
- Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.
- Build commercial capability and financial literacy across the wider business.
Qualifications
- Significant experience leading finance and controlling functions within a multinational retail, FMCG or consumer goods environment.
- Proven success partnering with commercial leaders to drive sales growth, profitability and working capital improvements.
- Strong knowledge of financial governance, risk management, internal controls and compliance.
- Experience in capital investment planning, business case development and financial modelling.
- Strong treasury, cash flow and working capital management expertise.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively within a global matrix organisation.
- Experience leading business performance, process improvement and transformation initiatives.
- CPA or CA qualification.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience leading finance and controlling functions within a multinational retail, FMCG or consumer goods environment.
Education
CPA or CA qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, within easy reach of Melbourne.
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Benefits
The role offers the opportunity to influence the performance of prestigious luxury brands, join the Australian leadership team, partner with senior leaders on strategy and growth, and access career opportunities within a global organisation.
Culture
Swatch Group offers a dynamic, multicultural workplace rooted in Swiss precision, creativity, and a deep passion for watchmaking. As an employer, it brings together craftsmanship, industrial expertise, and brand diversity, giving teams the opportunity to contribute to both iconic heritage maisons and forward-looking innovation.
About Cerulean
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