Reference code: JR130714
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Plan-les-Ouates
Permanent
FOR THOSE WHO WELCOME CONNECTION
Join a highly connected community where individual expertise and shared experience combine across disciplines to spark fresh ideas and keep us moving forwards. Play your part in driving our collective success.
YOUR ROLE
As a pivotal member of the Vacheron Constantin Finance Central Team, you will be instrumental in executing our ambitious Finance Roadmap. This strategic initiative is built upon four core pillars: Value Creation, Business Partnering, Data Transformation, and People Development.
This highly visible role demands exceptional collaboration, requiring you to forge strong partnerships across diverse internal functions, Markets, and Group FP&A. Your ability to distill complex financial analyses into clear, actionable insights and present them compellingly will be crucial in guiding strategic decision-making and fostering a culture of financial excellence.
PLAYING YOUR PART
Your expertise will be instrumental in several critical areas:
INTERNATIONAL CONTROLLING & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
- Act as the primary financial partner for selected international markets, conducting in-depth analysis, rigorous forecast reviews, and meticulous performance monitoring.
- Lead the consolidation of market forecasts, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.
- Drive improvements in financial communication channels and tools between Headquarters and international markets, fostering transparency and efficiency.
- Conduct thorough margin analysis, identifying key drivers and developing actionable strategies to optimize profitability
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY & STOCK MANAGEMENT
- Oversee and manage stock financial data, conducting comprehensive reviews of provision requirements to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Support Manufacturing Controlling team in launching initiatives aimed at streamlining transactional processes and developing automated solutions.
STRATEGIC FINANCE PROJECT
- Actively contribute to and lead strategic projects focused on driving efficiencies and building a robust financial infrastructure for the Maison's long-term growth.
Fruitful collaboration with peers and other team members of the Finance Team is key to reaching the objectives of the position.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL?
Success in this role will require:
- Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, or Accounting
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Finance or Controlling roles, ideally within an international context
- In-depth knowledge and practical application of IFRS standards.
- Proficiency in advanced analytics tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, GCP & Looker a plus), a keen interest in leveraging AI for financial insights is highly valued
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations
- Service oriented – eager and able to work across multi-functional teams
- Positive attitude and growth mindset with a strong sense of ownership
- Excellent communication skills in English and French
Vacheron Constantin celebrated 270 years as the world’s oldest watchmaker in continuous production since 1755. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we operate a global retail network of nearly 200 points of sale across 36 countries. Every member of our exceptional global community of watchmakers, artisans and dedicated professionals share a common devotion to our exceptional heritage and a passion to trailblaze an even brighter future.
If this fires your imagination, we welcome your application.
