Group Controller (1-year contract) w Gdańsk, Polska
Swarovski Global Business Services
KontraktUmowa czasowa lub freelancing
Gdańsk, Polska
Your responsibilities
Partner with the headquarters team in Switzerland to support strategic decision making through financial planning, performance analysis, and constructive challenge of cost structures
Set business priorities in close collaboration with functional leaders and proactively support them in delivering agreed cost targets
Review and challenge financial reporting with a focus on business performance, cost management, and compliance with accounting standards
Perform ad hoc analyses for senior management by extracting data from financial systems and delivering clear, well-structured reports with actionable insights
Oversee the central controlling view of the P&L across geographical markets in partnership with the Commercial Division, ensuring transparency, accountability, and active management of risks and opportunities
Support supply chain controlling activities by monitoring logistics costs, and operational KPIs to identify efficiency opportunities and improve cost transparency
Partner with supply chain finance stakeholders to drive initiatives that enhance service levels while optimizing working capital
Our requirements
University degree or equivalent higher education, preferably in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
At least 4 years of professional experience in a multinational environment, ideally in business controlling, commercial finance, or supply chain controlling within FMCG, luxury, retail, or consulting
Strong business partnering capabilities with a proactive, performance-driven, and consulting-oriented mindset, combined with the confidence to constructively challenge senior stakeholders
Solid experience in financial planning, performance analysis, cost management, and translating data into actionable recommendations for decision-making
Good understanding of operational and supply chain drivers, including logistics costs, inventory, service levels, and working capital, with the ability to connect operational performance to financial outcomes
Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, with a structured problem-solving approach and strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to summarize complex topics into clear messages, insightful reports, and practical recommendations
Experience working in matrix organizations and collaborating effectively across finance, commercial, and operations or supply chain teams
Strong systems knowledge, ideally including SAP, advanced Excel skills for modelling and scenario analysis, PowerBI experience, and confident use of PowerPoint
Fluent written and spoken English
What we offer
Learning and career development programs to help you grow
Hybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance
A global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as finance and legal matters
Paid volunteering leave to support causes that matter to you
Exclusive employee discounts on Swarovski products