At On, we are committed to redefining the way we move in sports and lifestyle. As we rapidly expand our Retail channels, we are looking for a results-focused, collaborative, and strategic finance professional to join our dynamic team as the Lead - Retail Financial Controlling on an 8-month fixed-term contract

Planning & Forecasting:

• Lead all retail planning cycles (budget, forecasts, long-range plan), leveraging business driver KPIs and consolidating inputs across regions and functions to ensure alignment with channel strategy and targets
• Own financial reporting (month-/quarter-end, long-term), ensuring high quality and timely submission. Delivering analysis, commentary, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Partner with Real Estate Controlling on pro-forma inputs into new store investments
• Drive actionable insights on sales, costs, and profitability, including deep dives and robust reporting into key drivers (e.g., personnel productivity, cost benchmarks) to enhance efficiency and margins
• Improve planning and reporting tools (e.g., Anaplan), streamline processes, and ensure data accuracy in collaboration with Controlling teams
• Act as a trusted finance partner to Retail Operations and cross-functional stakeholders, fostering alignment and supporting channel growth objectives

Your story

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, economics or equivalent Business qualification
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Controlling / Finance related field
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, reporting and forecasting skills
• Ability to navigate uncertainty and be solutions oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

We are the advanced navigators at On. We partner with the entire company to steer the business by analyzing the past and predicting the future. We specialize in accurate planning, relevant analysis and clear and simple reporting to drive impactful actions. We work across On, with every team, to gain insights into the business from different perspectives, and to ensure that all of our numbers are super-accurate and deeply understood. If you are passionate about analytics, excited about understanding what makes On the fastest-growing running brand in the world, and are hungry to work cross-functionally to deliver insights and analytics - come and join us!

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What we offer

• On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose
• On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination
• Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role