Cost & Export Controller – Wholesale

As Cost & Export Controller Wholesale W/M  you will be responsible for the financial management and cost control of the Wholesale business with a strong focus on OPEX monitoring and Export P&L ownership. Acting as a strong business partner to the Sales Commercial and Finance teams you will provide accurate planning insightful reporting and analysis to support data-driven decisions ensure financial discipline and contribute to the profitable growth of the Wholesale business.

Key Responsibilities : 

OPEX Controlling

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the OPEX planning processes (budget forecast HLF) for the EMEA Wholesale organization (direct and indirect costs)
• Oversee the loading of budget and forecast data into financial systems and perform final checks before submission
• Work closely with budget owners to challenge assumptions validate input and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across countries cost centers and functional areas.
• Develop and maintain OPEX planning models and tools to support scenario analysis and strategic planning.

Monthly Closing & Performance Monitoring

• Drive the month-end closing process for EMEA Wholesale OPEX in close collaboration with Accounting and Finance (direct and indirect costs)
• Review and analyze actuals vs. budget/forecast to identify variances risks and opportunities.
• Provide insightful commentary and reporting to key stakeholders to explain deviations and support decisions.
• Define and implement cost allocation methodologies to ensure accurate Wholesale P&L reporting
• Build improve and maintain closing OPEX models and tools to support decision-making and business planning.
• Implement and/or maintain SOX compliant financial controls and ensure reliable transparent OPEX reporting.
• Support Wholesale profitability analysis and help drive cost optimization initiatives.

Reporting (MBR QBR MSR) & Business Partnering

• Deliver timely accurate and insightful reporting to internal stakeholders (Sales Finance Management).
• Enhance reporting tools and processes to provide relevant and actionable Wholesale performance insights.
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure trust transparency and effective collaboration.
• Collaborate with the Head of Business Controlling Wholesale and other controllers to drive consistency transparency and best practices.

Export Business Full P&L Management

• Own and manage the full P&L of the Export perimeter within the Wholesale channel (Planning HLF and closing processes Royalties accruals and follow-up)
• Consolidate analyze and report on key performance drivers: sales margin discounts logistics OPEX etc.
• Act as the main business partner to the Export Sales team supporting commercial decisions with financial insights.
• Ensure budget accuracy track deviations and support action plans to optimize Export profitability.

Ad Hoc

• Support the Business Controller in the preparation of key deliverables such as budgets / forecasts performance reviews and strategic planning and reporting.
• Support the Business Controller in the preparation of planning / loading templates and in loading the EMEA budget into the planning tool (Oracle).
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial models and internal tools.
• Execute ad hoc financial analysis and tasks to support decision-making and business priorities.
•  Provide backup and collaboration across the Controlling team to ensure business continuity and strong team dynamics.

Qualifications :

Profile Were Looking For

• Degree in Finance Controlling Accounting or related field.
• 3 years experience in Audit Controlling or FP&A ideally in a Wholesale B2B or consumer goods environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems such as SAP Power BI. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Team-oriented with a passion for the outdoors and working in a performance-driven culture.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• A dynamic and international work environment embedded in the outdoor sports industry.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized brand.
• Hybrid work policy employee discounts and access to Salomon gear.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation sustainability and active lifestyles.
• Permanent contract Full Time
• Location : Annecy 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract