Global SG&A & Projects Business Manager M/W

Job description

The Global SG&A & Projects Business Controller provides Salomon leadership with a reliable, consolidated view of operating costs and steers financial monitoring of strategic transformation projects. The role partners directly with VP / Director-level sponsors of HQ functions and major programs. Main responsibilities: Global SG&A Consolidation & OPEX Control : Own consolidated reporting of Salomon SG&A: actuals, budget and rolling forecasts by area including a link with the business drivers (people costs, marketing, IT, other SG&A) Develop and maintain standardized OPEX dashboards and KPI frameworks enabling leadership to monitor cost efficiency and build benchmarks between the different structures Identify and quantify risks and opportunities in cost evolution; communicate findings and recommendations proactively Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures across all contributing teams and guarantee reliability of analyses shared with business partners and management CAPEX Monitoring Coordinate total CAPEX tracking across Salomon, ensuring accurate reporting and forecast reliability Partner with the different departments as IT, Retail, DET or Sustainability teams on capital project planning and spend execution Strategic Project Financial Oversight Act as dedicated financial controller for major transformation programs Support project sponsors with financial business cases, budget construction and in-year monitoring Maintain a consolidated view of project OPEX and CAPEX commitments vs. approved envelopes; flag deviations and support corrective action planning Business Partnering & Financial Steering Act as dedicated financial controller for major transformation programs Support project sponsors with financial business cases, budget construction and in-year monitoring Maintain a consolidated view of project OPEX and CAPEX commitments vs. approved envelopes; flag deviations and support corrective action planning Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Finance, Business School or equivalent English Fluent - C1 minimum Professional Experience: 8–10 years of experience in Finance (controlling, FP&A, financial planning & analysis) Demonstrated track record in OPEX / SG&A controlling in a complex, multi-function environment Experience in project financial management or transformation program controlling is a strong plus Exposure to international / global scope preferred Exposure to listed compagny Technical Skills : Proficiency in Office suite (advanced Excel), ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), BI/reporting tools Strong command of financial management, consolidation and database concepts Experience building reporting frameworks from scratch (dashboards, KPI definitions) Soft skills & Behaviours : Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities — able to turn complex data into clear management insight Autonomous, structured and delivery-oriented; comfortable working in ambiguity during organizational transitions Natural business partner mindset — credible and influential with senior stakeholders Collaborative; able to build bridges across Controlling sub-teams (Business, Transformation, EMEA) Proactive in identifying issues and recommending corrective actions Type of contract : Permanent Location : Annecy 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.