Business Controller - Salomon Retail

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson. “The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports. Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France with North American headquarters in Ogden, Utah. OVERVIEW This Business Controller position is responsible for the financial activities of the Retail Channel for Salomon in the US and Canada. As a key member of the Business Controlling Team, these responsibilities include: The implementation of GTM strategy and steering the Retail GTM teams towards achieving profitable growth targets. The on-going definition, development and reporting within the Retail organization. WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY: Hybrid work schedule A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays Half-day Fridays for 5 months of the year An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson) Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Business Controlling – Planning & Control Manage all aspects of the GTM financial budgeting and forecasting process by working with regional commercial management and the global finance and commercial teams. Financial and business planning, steering & monitoring performance and optimizing operating capital. Prepare, analyze and report financial results – sales trends, product gross margins, average net selling price analysis, average cogs, direct operating expenses, inventory and balance sheet items Analyze GTM results versus budget, forecast and prior year (sales, margins, operating expenses and inventory management) and drive actions needed to meet financial targets & overall GTM objectives Sign off on month end processes including journal entries, OPEX control and GM analysis in SAP. Provide financial impact analysis of Retail KPIs/discounting structures including: Traffic/ AOV/ Conversion/ Returns End of life discounting Business case preparation and input on new store openings Financial Reporting and Analysis Managerial and legal reporting using OneStream management reporting Conduct monthly financial reviews & governance meetings with Commercial Leadership & GTM teams Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis of financial data to support decision making on channels, customers, programs, etc. Enhance management reporting to improve communication of critical information and maintain accountability for financial performance, to individuals at all levels in the organization. Perform internal and external benchmark analysis on key business areas and identify opportunities to improve operations and deliver more profitable growth. Support Sales and Operational Planning Process Inventory management/working capital analysis & forecasting DSI/inventory turnover/sell-thru analysis Replenishment order review and analysis Primary Finance liaison with Retail Merchandising and Marketing teams Be curious and think about the business as if you own it The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES 5+ years of related work in Financial analysis and business controlling with background in Excel, financial metrics. Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Finance or related field from four-year college or university; MBA or other related advanced degree a plus SAP FICO & BI systems experience a plus Experience in OneStream a plus Modeling in AI a plus Strong ability to build business cases, have helicopter view but also detailed analytical skills when needed Business Acumen – Experience in Retail a plus. Commercial Thinking Deciding & Initiating Action Persuading & Influencing Analyzing Planning & Organizing Relating & Networking Strong Communication Skills (written & verbal) PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, twist and lift to 30 pounds, with or without accommodations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can involve exposure to varying noise levels, ranging from moderate to loud, as well as flashes of light.