Fashion Business Controlling Executive

PUIG Deutschland GmbH; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Puig Deutschland GmbH seeks a Controller Executive to drive robust financial control and provide timely insights to support decision-making. The role collaborates across finance and business teams to optimize margins and capital allocation.

You will lead budgeting, month-end closings, and P&L analysis, reporting to the Finance Director and HQ. A strong analytical mindset and autonomy are essential in this fast-paced, fashion- and beauty-driven environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a financial controlling position.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong business acumen and curiosity.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to operate autonomously while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting aligned with strategic objectives.
• Consolidate budgets and forecasts, monitor variances and define corrective actions.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closings with accurate reporting.
• Analyze P&L performance vs. budget and prior year; highlight risks and opportunities.
• Maintain control over margins, staff costs, OPEX, working capital and CAPEX.
• Deliver structured reporting and financial insights to local management and HQ.
• Partner with business stakeholders to assess financial impact of initiatives.
• Support financial presentations, audits, and internal controls with HQ Finance.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting.

Connaissances

Financial controlling

Budgeting

Forecasting

P&L analysis

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Accounting/Finance degree

Description du poste

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Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family-owned company with a long-term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

Dries Van Noten founded his eponymous brand in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1986. He is widely recognised for his distinctive approach to craft, combining refined tailoring with bold eclecticism. His signature use of print, texture, colour, and silhouette continues to define a style that exists beyond seasonal trends. Today, Dries Van Noten collections are available in stores across Europe, the United States, and Asia, as well as through a global network of wholesale partners, and online. The brand has recently expanded into beauty and fragrance, complementing its ready-to-wear and accessories collections. In December 2024, Julian Klausner was appointed Creative Director. Having worked closely with Dries since 2018, his deep understanding of the house’s identity ensures continuity while opening a new chapter for its future.

This role reports to the Finance Director and provides accurate and timely financial information to support operational decision-making and contribute to achieving the company’s revenue and profit targets.

As Controller Executive, you ensure robust financial control, closely monitor business performance, and drive the continuous improvement of financial processes.

What you'll get to do

• Play a key role in the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Consolidate budgets and forecasts, monitor variances, and define corrective actions where needed.
• Manage month-end and year-end closings, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Analyze P&L performance versus budget and prior year, highlighting risks and opportunities against full-year targets.
• Maintain control over margins, staff costs, OPEX, working capital, and CAPEX.
• Deliver structured reporting and financial insights to local management and HQ, in line with internal and regulatory standards.
• Partner with business stakeholders to optimize performance and assess the financial impact of new initiatives and investments.
• Support financial presentations, audits, internal controls, and collaboration with HQ Finance (G/L, A/P, A/R, Payroll).
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, tools, and reporting.
• Provide finance onboarding and P&L training where required.

The tasks above are not conclusive and may change according to the needs of the company. A flexible approach towards tasks and responsibilities is always needed.

We'd love to meet you if you have

• At least 3 years of experience in a financial controlling position. Experience in the fashion industry is a plus.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong business acumen and curiosity.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to operate autonomously while maintaining strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Motivation and Experience

• Motivation
• Experience
• Analytical thinking
• Business Accumen
• Drive for results

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.

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