Business Controller

  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • At least 5 years of experience (Senior level)
  • Master degree
  • Finance

Passionate in Controlling? Dynamic? Join our Fantastic GANT South Team


About the role

The business controller provides the Finance Director and the Management team with valuable report and insight into the business to support operational and strategic decision making.

You are responsible for preparing, developing, analysing information and delivering high quality reports providing insight in key business drivers

Mainly focus on the wholesale activity and stock control of the region, you are responsible to provide the regional organization with information for sales, KPI’s, margin management and cost control.

In addition to the Wholesale P&L management, you are also responsible of the stock reconciliation and to follow Logistics and IT budget.

Delivers business analysis and reporting to group in line with global guidelines. Works closely together with regional management supporting with information and insights, identifying opportunities and evaluating  risks.

  • Perform and share sales analyses by market, channel, profit center
  • Perform and share margin analysis
  • Prepare and distribute cost follow up reports to all cost center owners
  • Prepare and submit group reporting  (monthly closing) on time and in line with group instructions
  • Prepare financial performance presentations for regional and local management
  • Perform monthly analysis with variation explanation on the P&L on your respective area (vs LY, Budget and Forecast)
  • Execute forecast and budget processes
  • Work closely with the regional and local management to interpret information, find opportunities and identify risks, be a business partner
  • Build financial business understanding in the organization
  • Partner with wholesale retail and e-com management to do consumer analysis and build consumer understanding
  • Analyze working capital development, optimal levels and drive control and optimization

Profile

  • Educational requeriments: University degree
  • Professional background:5 years preferably in Internantional Environment. Retail / Wholesale Experience meriting
  • Soft Skilss: Business Control, Finance Business Processes, Accounting Stakeholder Management
  • Language skills: English C1
  • Software proficiency Excel, PPT, Experience from SAP meriting
  • Passionate, Proactive, Persistent, Pedagogical
  • Organized, Strutured and details oriented
  • Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and quickly be able to identify problems and propose solutions
  • Problem solver, adaptable to change, change drive

About GANT

GANT stands as an emblem of American Sportswear, symbolizing timeless style and innovation across 70+ global markets. As a company, we blend heritage with contemporary flair, crafting apparel for the bold, the curious, and the imaginative. Our brand represents more than fashion; it's a tradition of excellence and authenticity. As an employer, we foster a culture of continuous learning and creativity, inviting high performers to join our diverse team of innovators. At GANT, we're not just shaping the future of fashion; we're redefining what it means to dress with purpose and passion.

A message from the People & Culture team

At GANT South, we are all about igniting your Curiosity, celebrating Creativity that knows no limits and fostering Courage while embracing our Community spirit. Our team is a vibrant mix of cultures, where everyone feels at home, living up to our values. In our fast-paced, spirited environment, there's always something new to learn and endless opportunities for personal growth. So, we've got to ask: Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?