Business Controller - Salomon Retail

OVERVIEW This Business Controller position is responsible for the financial activities of the Retail Channel for Salomon in the US and Canada. As a key member of the Business Controlling Team, these responsibilities include: The implementation of GTM strategy and steering the Retail GTM teams towards achieving profitable growth targets.  The on-going definition, development and reporting within the Retail organization. WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY: Hybrid work schedule A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays Half-day Fridays for 5 months of the year  An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)  Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Business Controlling – Planning & Control Manage all aspects of the GTM financial budgeting and forecasting process by working with regional commercial management and the global finance and commercial teams.  Financial and business planning, steering & monitoring performance and optimizing operating capital. Prepare, analyze and report financial results – sales trends, product gross margins, average net selling price analysis, average cogs, direct operating expenses, inventory and balance sheet items Analyze GTM results versus budget, forecast and prior year (sales, margins, operating expenses and inventory management) and drive actions needed to meet financial targets & overall GTM objectives Sign off on month end processes including journal entries, OPEX control and GM analysis in SAP.  Provide financial impact analysis of Retail KPIs/discounting structures including: Traffic/ AOV/ Conversion/ Returns End of life discounting Business case preparation and input on new store openings Financial Reporting and Analysis  Managerial and legal reporting using OneStream management reporting Conduct monthly financial reviews & governance meetings with Commercial Leadership & GTM teams Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis of financial data to support decision making on channels, customers, programs, etc. Enhance management reporting to improve communication of critical information and maintain accountability for financial performance, to individuals at all levels in the organization. Perform internal and external benchmark analysis on key business areas and identify opportunities to improve operations and deliver more profitable growth. Support Sales and Operational Planning Process Inventory management/working capital analysis & forecasting DSI/inventory turnover/sell-thru analysis Replenishment order review and analysis Primary Finance liaison with Retail Merchandising and Marketing teams Be curious and think about the business as if you own it