Senior Group FP&A Controller (18-month contract)

At Swarovski, you don’t just join a brand - you help reinvent one of the most iconic names in fashion and design. Here, bold ideas matter, creativity drives change, collaboration is valued, and your work shapes how the world experiences brilliance. If you’re ready to push boundaries, grow your skills, and leave your mark where innovation meets timeless elegance, we’re ready for you.

We’re looking for a Senior Group FP&A Controller to drive and continuously enhance group-wide financial planning, reporting, and governance.

This is your chance to influence strategic decisions, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive standardization across the organization.

Please note that this is an 18-month contract, with the possibility of extension upon successful completion of the initial contract term.

About the job :

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the execution of financial planning process (mid-term planning, budget, target setting) and reporting processes (monthly, quarterly reports), ensuring accurate and consistent financial results provided across all deliverables

• Manages and further develops financial planning models to facilitate the mid-term planning, budget and target setting

• Acts as advisor/sparring partner to local & central teams on financial planning & reporting related topic

• Acts as an internal consultant and advisor to other team members within Business Finance and beyond whenever profound and in-depth knowledge about financial planning and reporting is required

• Designs and standardizes financial planning and reporting processes and systems

• Designs and standardizes the financial governance instruments and processes e.g. financial steering concept, dimensions, attributes and KPIs

• Designs ad hoc analysis on request of top management for fact-based decision making (extract data from financial management systems, deliver properly formatted reports with insightful comments)

• Plans, executes and/or leads selected special projects that require cross-functional engagement and external stakeholders, as appropriate. Plans, schedules, and controls project activities to fulfil objectives and satisfy project requirements

About you:

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• Master degree, ideally in Business, Finance or Economics

• 5-7 years of professional experience in a similar role within a global, fast-paced environment

• Advanced Excel modelling capabilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent English proficiency, presentation, and communication skills

• Fluency in German would be an asset

• Knowledge of SAP BW, Tableau, Anaplan and Tagetik -or similar tools- would be an asset

• Experience in M&A, Due Diligence or Investment Banking would be a plus

• Team orientation, and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

• Innovative and creative approach whenever possible and can-do attitude

What we offer:

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Learning and career development programs to help you grow

• A global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as financial and legal matters

• Hybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance

• Paid volunteering leave to support causes that matter to you

• Exclusive employee discounts on Swarovski products

• Full coverage of accident insurance

• Attractive pension fund conditions

• Subsidized public transportation or free parking

• Employee canteen with buffet

About Swarovski

Swarovski creates crystal-based products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in Austria in 1895, we design, manufacture, and sell the world’s finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds, zirconia, jewelry, accessories, and home décor.

Sustainability and responsibility are at the heart of our brand, from circular innovation to diversity, inclusion, and the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation. We empower people to express their individuality with confidence and respect, and we believe that different perspectives make us stronger.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and to building a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong.

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