- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
About Watches of Switzerland Group
Watches of Switzerland Group is a leading luxury watch and jewellery retailer, with a distinguished presence in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its portfolio includes Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb, Goldsmiths and Mayors, bringing together specialist expertise and enduring relationships with prestigious watchmakers and jewellery houses. As an employer, the Group offers career paths across retail, client service, watch servicing, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its professional environment places emphasis on product knowledge, attentive service and long-term client relationships, appealing to individuals who combine commercial acumen with a genuine appreciation of craftsmanship and the exacting standards of luxury retail.
The Watches of Switzerland Group’s Head of Omnichannel Finance leads financial planning, performance management, and business partnering for its U.S. retail business, overseeing two direct reports and the financial statements for retail showrooms and e-commerce. The permanent, full-time role drives profitable growth and financial process improvement, partnering with cross-functional leadership and requiring business travel when necessary.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, performance management, and business partnering for the U.S. retail business.
- Drive profitable growth through actionable insights and rigorous financial stewardship.
- Oversee two direct reports.
- Partner with cross-functional leadership to optimize performance and support financial business decisions.
- Own the financial statements for retail showrooms and e-commerce.
- Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems, and ways of working while fostering a high-performance team culture.
- Travel for business when necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field.
- MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.
- 12–15 years of progressive experience in FP&A or commercial finance, with a deep understanding of financial controls and reporting processes.
- Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience.
- Experience in retail, luxury goods, omnichannel, or consumer products highly desired.
- Experience within multinational and/or publicly traded organizations preferred.
- Expertise with ERP and business intelligence platforms such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Oracle, Cognos, BW, and Power BI.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Skills
Experience
12–15 years of progressive experience in FP&A or commercial finance; minimum 5 years of people leadership experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field; MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Sunrise, Florida, USA — conveniently close to Miami.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, life and disability benefits; comprehensive ongoing training; career growth potential; generous staff purchase discounts.
Culture
Watches of Switzerland Group combines a passion for fine watchmaking with the commercial energy of a luxury retail environment, where product expertise and attentive client service are central to employees’ work. Its multi-brand setting encourages continuous learning, collaboration across showroom and support teams, and the cultivation of lasting client relationships.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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