EMEA omnichannel Business Controller W/M

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Play a key role in connecting financial planning, commercial performance, and strategic decision-making across the business.

Are you passionate about turning complex data into actionable business decisions? Do you thrive at the intersection of finance, commercial strategy, and planning? We are looking for an EMEA Omnichannel Business Controller to drive financial planning across multiple sales channels and support strategic decision-making in a dynamic, international environment.

In this key role, you will act as the financial reference point for integrated business planning, ensuring a consistent and forward-looking view of performance across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce activities. You will partner with senior stakeholders to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and steer business growth.

Key mission : 

Integrated Financial Planning & Business Steering

• Lead the consolidation and validation of financial plans across the annual and seasonal planning cycles.
• Ensure consistency and alignment of financial assumptions across Sales, Merchandising, Demand Planning, and Finance teams.
• Serve as the central point of contact for financial planning and forecasting data.
• Build and maintain a consolidated financial view across all sales channels and planning horizons.

Omnichannel Performance Management

• Ensure financial consistency across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce plans.
• Challenge and validate key business assumptions, including pricing, volume, and product mix.
• Support the alignment of financial targets across functions and channels.
• Monitor performance against plan, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.

Strategic Planning & Scenario Analysis

• Lead scenario-based financial analysis to support long-term business decisions.
• Assess the impact of strategic choices related to:
  • Revenue and margin optimization
  • Pricing and volume strategies
  • Investments and operating expense allocation
• Provide forward-looking insights that help the business anticipate risks and seize growth opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans and financial roadmaps.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Partner closely with senior leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Present consolidated planning outcomes, financial scenarios, and business recommendations.
• Challenge business assumptions and promote data-driven decision-making.
• Lead end-of-season performance reviews and identify lessons learned for future planning cycles.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree (Business School, Engineering School, or equivalent) with a specialization in Finance, Controlling, or Business Management.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Business Controlling, or FP&A, ideally within an international environment.
  • Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
  • Previous experience leading cross-functional projects or driving process improvements would be considered a strong asset..
• Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP systems.
• Languages: Fluent English (C1 level) is required.
• Key Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Business-oriented mindset with the ability to challenge and influence decision-making.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • High level of autonomy, ownership, and initiative.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Additional Information

Contract: Full‑time permanent position

Localisation : Annecy

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