Regional Business Controller Europe

Founded in Rome in 1884 by the talented Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, the brand quickly established a reputation for Italian excellence through exquisite craftsmanship and magnificent jewellery creations. The original pioneering spirit of the Bulgari family helped to evolve the company into a successful and global Maison. Today, Bvlgari operates across five business sectors: jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.
Based in Switzerland, our Watches and Fragrances divisions offer an inspiring and dynamic environment, providing exceptional career opportunities within a truly international context.

Within our Perfume Finance Controlling team based in Neuchâtel, we are looking for a:

Regional Business Controller Europe & Africa

Reporting to the Perfume Controlling Manager, you will act as a strategic Business Partner, will work closely with the Europe & Africa Perfume management team, local markets and key stakeholders to support decision-making, drive business performance and identify actionable recommendations.

You also will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the financial performance and controlling activities of the Perfume business across the Europe & Africa region, covering all sales channels.

Business Performance and Sales Analysis

• Monitor sales and sell-out performance, providing insightful analysis to support business decisions.
• Analyze variances versus budget, forecast, and prior year, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of business reviews and management presentations, ensuring clear and relevant performance insights.
• Partner with regional and local stakeholders to identify action plans and drive performance improvement.

P&L Management and profitability

• Oversee the regional profit and loss account, with a strong focus on profitability, gross margin, and cost control.
• Monitor below-the-line expenses and ensure consistency with budgetary objectives.
• Provide financial assessment of commercial initiatives, promotional plans, and business development opportunities.
• Contribute to robust and value-driven business cases, ensuring sound financial evaluation of investments.

Marketing Investments and Cost Control

• Track marketing investments and promotional expenses, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
• Challenge spending assumptions and support teams in maximizing return on investment.
• Monitor overheads and operating expenses in line with financial targets and internal guidelines.

Closing and Working Capital Management

• Support monthly closing activities, ensuring accurate reporting and timely variance analysis.
• Contribute to accruals, reclassifications, and other controlling activities related to financial closing.
• Monitor inventory levels and key working capital indicators in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Budgeting, forecasting and planning

• Coordinate budget and forecast processes in close collaboration with key business partners.
• Consolidate, review, and challenge assumptions to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with business priorities.
• Deliver meaningful analysis and recommendations throughout planning cycles.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes and tools.

Business Partnering and Governance

• Act as a trusted finance partner to regional stakeholders, bringing insight, challenge, and financial guidance to support decision-making.
• Assess commercial agreements and investment proposals from a financial perspective.
• Foster financial awareness and promote controlling best practices across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, processes, and reporting requirements.

You hold a bachelor’s or master’s…