South Business Controller

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

About the role

BASIC FUNCTION

This role will translate information into business insights. It will provide regional and local management with business insights. It will collect information, compile it and aggregate to insightful presentations. The South Business Controller deliver business analysis and reporting to group in line with global guidelines. 

OVERALL TASKS

●        Perform and share sales analyses by product, category, channel and market

●        Perform and share margin analysis

●        Prepare and distribute cost follow up reports to all cost center owners

●        Analyze working capital development, optimal levels and drive control and optimization

●        Execute forecast and budget processes

●        Work closely with the regional and local management to interpret information, fins opportunities and identify risks

●        Build financial business understanding in the organization

●        Prepare and submit group reporting on time and in line with group instructions

●        Prepare financial performance presentations for regional and local management

●        Partner with wholesale, retail and e-com management to do consumer analysis and build consumer understanding

Profile

●        Knowledge requirements - Business Control, Finance Business Processes. Accounting,Stakeholder management. Tax, VAT, GAAP is meriting

●        Educational level - University degree or equivalent

●        Past experience - 2-5 years preferably in international environment. Retail experience meriting

●        System skills – Excel, PPT, Experience from SAP meriting

●        Language skills - English, additional languages meriting

●        Personal characteristics

  • Passionate, Proactive, Pedagogical, Persistent
  • Exceptional logical deduction capabilities
  • Organized, Structured and detail oriented
  • Ability to plan and prioritize
  • Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and quickly be able to identify problems and propose solutions
  • Resilient to work under high pressure – deadline driven business
  • Able to deal with unclarity and bring order, problem solver, adoptable to change, change driver

●        Identify with and live the GANT values, the 4C’s

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?