Business Controller

At Swarovski where innovation meets inspiration our people desire to explore experience and create. We are looking for a Business Controller where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand learn and grow with us. Were bold and inventive revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

As a Business Controller reporting to the Head of Finance UK &Ireland you will support with the Market Cluster Controlling activities. Your main responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Co-piloting and acting as a financial advisor for the Controlling Process (PlanReportAnalyzeDecision Support) by setting clear financial targets providing holistic performance reporting
• Adopting a proactive mindset in foreseeing and highlighting future developments identifying gaps improvement opportunities and risks to drive maximum profitability and recommending solutions from a financial perspective
• Identifying key business drivers ensuring they match the strategies targets and budget from a financial perspective and define requirements in regard to reporting and controlling processes towards respective operational units
• Controlling policies for the safeguarding of cash and other assets and appropriate allocation of corporate resources
• Delivering finance updates and analysis at relevant Market Cluster management business review meetings to ensure transparency on performance and interventions

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent who brings along the following:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a similar role
• Strong business commercial and financial acumen
• Experience in financial accounting financial analysis and business controlling as well as knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP System)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication as well as strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships with various stakeholders in real and virtual networked organization

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits including:

• Competitive bonus scheme (non-contractual)
• Private healthcare
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• 60% product discount to RRP 4000 per annum

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria the company designs manufactures and sells the worlds finest crystal gemstones Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia jewelry and accessories as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2400 stores and 6700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives) Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovskis heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain with an emphasis on circular innovation championing diversity inclusion and self-expression and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved respected valued connected and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy gender sexual orientation gender identity expression or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.