Business Controller

Swarovski; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global crystal manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Business Controller. This role involves supporting Market Cluster Controlling activities, acting as a financial advisor, and delivering finance updates. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience, strong financial acumen, and proficiency in financial analysis and SAP. The company offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme, private healthcare, and generous annual leave. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme

Private healthcare

33 days annual leave

60% product discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Strong business, commercial and financial acumen is essential.
• Experience in financial accounting and business controlling required.

Responsibilities

• Support with Market Cluster Controlling activities.
• Act as a financial advisor for the Controlling Process.
• Provide finance updates at business review meetings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business acumen

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

About the job

As a Business Controller, reporting to the Head of Finance UK & Ireland, you will support with the Market Cluster Controlling activities. Your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

• Co‑piloting and acting as a financial advisor for the Controlling Process (Plan – Report – Analyze – Decision Support), by setting clear financial targets, providing holistic performance reporting
• Adopting a proactive mindset in foreseeing and highlighting future developments, identifying gaps, improvement opportunities and risks to drive maximum profitability and recommending solutions from a financial perspective
• Identifying key business drivers ensuring they match the strategies, targets and budget from a financial perspective and define requirements in regard to reporting and controlling processes towards respective operational units
• Controlling policies for the safeguarding of cash and other assets and appropriate allocation of corporate resources
• Delivering finance updates and analysis at relevant Market Cluster management business review meetings to ensure transparency on performance and interventions

About you

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a similar role
• Strong business, commercial and financial acumen
• Experience in financial accounting, financial analysis, and business controlling as well as knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP System)
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication as well as strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships with various stakeholders in real and virtual networked organization

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including :

• Competitive bonus scheme (non‑contractual)
• Private healthcare
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• 60% product discount to RRP £4,000 per annum

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self‑expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone / everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.