Business Controller

Department:
Finance

Reports To:

Controlling Manager
Scope of the Role
The Business Controller supports the business through budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and management reporting. Acting as a Finance Business Partner for the different North Sails Apparel functions, the role helps provide financial and business insights, analyze key performance trends and support operational and strategic decision-making, with the objective of driving sustainable growth and improving profitability.

Job Description
We are seeking a motivated, curious and analytical Business Controller to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Controlling Manager and partner with the different North Sails Apparel functions to support budgeting, forecasting, business analysis and performance reporting activities.
Acting as a Finance Business Partner, the role will support managers in understanding business and financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and defining actions to improve profitability and support informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities
Act as the Finance Business Partner for assigned business functions, providing financial guidance and supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
Partner with department leaders to monitor budgets, evaluate investments and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
Support the annual budget, periodic forecasts and long-range planning processes.
Prepare and analyze monthly management reports, highlighting key business trends, risks and opportunities.
Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
Develop ad hoc analyses, financial models and business cases to support business initiatives and operational decisions.
Monitor key business and financial KPIs, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities from a controlling perspective, working closely with the Accounting team.
Contribute to the reconciliation and validation of financial and accounting data used in management reporting.
Prepare presentations and performance reviews for management.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting tools, dashboards and controlling processes.
Ensure the quality, consistency and integrity of financial data.
Support the implementation and optimization of ERP and Business Intelligence reporting tools.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Curiosity and willingness to understand business dynamics.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to translate data into meaningful business insights and contribute to business decisions through accurate and data-driven analysis.
Good knowledge of accounting topics and ability to interact effectively with the Accounting team.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
High level of accuracy, integrity and accountability.
Qualifications
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.
At least 3 years of experience in Business Controlling, Controlling, FP&A or Financial Analysis, preferably within an international environment.
Good knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting processes.
Good knowledge of key accounting topics and month-end/year-end closing processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and Business Intelligence tools is considered a strong advantage.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Previous experience in apparel, fashion, consumer goods or companies operating across retail, wholesale and omnichannel distribution models would be an advantage.

What We Offer
The opportunity to join an international and dynamic company with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
A collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork and continuous improvement are valued.
The opportunity to partner with multiple…