BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.
Join us in shaping the future at our location in Cologne as a
(Senior) Business Controller Europe (m/f/d)
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Steer and monitor the European B2B channel business by delivering excellent financial analysis and business partnering
2. Collaborate closely with Sales, Sales Planning, Accounting, and European & Global functions (e.g. Global Headquarter Finance)
3. Drive continuous improvements in processes and tools (e.g. BI solutions) to optimize financial reporting and analysis
4. Own forecasting and budgeting processes, including analyzing deviations between forecasts and actual performance
5. Execute and support month-end closing activities and daily financial tasks
6. Assist during internal and external audits for European entities
7. Develop business cases, perform ad-hoc analyses, and collaborate cross-functionally with the European DtC Finance team
8. Enhance visibility through insightful reporting, KPI tracking, and actionable recommendations
9. Conduct financial reviews and analyses on sales performance, gross margin, OPEX, and CAPEX
10. Assess risks and opportunities to ensure achievement of P&L targets
11. Create innovative financial solutions that add value and simplify existing processes
YOUR EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
12. Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, or a related field
13. 2+ years of professional experience in Finance or Controlling
14. Excellent analytical skills with a strong affinity for working with numbers and translating data into actionable insights
15. Proficient in Excel and experienced with other MS Office tools (especially PowerPoint)
16. Familiarity with SAP; experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI) is a plus
17. Fluent in German and English
18. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to think cross-functionally and see the bigger picture
19. A proactive, hands-on team player who thrives in a multicultural European setting and is ready to challenge the status quo
WE OFFER:
BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisitoin team is looking forward to receiving your online application!