Description

* 4-month mission starting immediately
* International private company located in Geneva

## About Our Client ##

Our client is a global company located in Geneva.

## Job Description ##

The Financial Controller Travel Retail will be in charge of the following responsibilities:

**Manage the budget and reforecast process for travel retail channels in the respect of the deadlines:**

* Net sales per client
* Margin calculation
* Operating expenses related to the businesses included in the scope (marketing expenses, CAPEX investments, etc.)
* Presentation to the top management



**Manage the monthly closings in the respect of deadlines**

* Overall review of Actual PnL vs. Budget/Reforecast/LY
* Accrual review and follow-up
* Ensure the relation and the good communication with the accounting department
* Gross margin and operating profit analysis



**Perform and communicate to Management monthly analysis of results with variance explanations**

**Support the development of controlling procedures (in cooperation with the Accounting department and operational teams): purchase orders, capex expenditures, rebilling, etc.**

**Maintain the database of clients' information (commercial conditions, currency, etc.)**

**Provide the financial support to commercial and marketing team (expenses follow-up, margin analysis by sku, negotiation preparation, free products tracking, ad-hoc requests, etc)**

**Develop, implement, and follow new KPIs**

**Validate ROIs for new point of sales, validate and maintain database for new kits launching**

## The Successful Applicant ##

The Financial Controller Travel Retail we are looking for will bring the following background and experience:

* Master Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline
* At least 5 years of experience in finance roles (financial/business controller)
* **Experience in travel retail or by default in a wholesale business is mandatory**
* Good level of autonomy and communication
* Strong analytical and organization skills, critical thinking
* Reliable, rigorous, and pragmatic (attention to detail but with a global picture mindset)
* French fluent with very good English knowledge
* MS office skills with Advanced Microsoft Excel
* Experience with SAP is an advantage

## What's on Offer ##

The opportunity to join a dynamic organization.

Immediate availability (for a start beginning of April the latest) is mandatory.

Quote job ref

JN-032025-6696908

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Financial Controller

Industry

Business Services

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-032025-6696908