Global SG&A & Project Business Manager M/F
Amer Sports is the world leader in sporting goods with brands such as Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson. Salomon SAS, "The Mountain Sport Company", was born in 1947 in the heart of the Alps and is the cradle of modern mountaineering. Thanks to a passion for sport and innovative design, Salomon has created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and clothing for alpine and nordic skiing, and has been able to provide innovative solutions in footwear, and equipment for snowboarding, competition, mountaineering, hiking, trail running and many other sports. Through this orientation towards performance, Salomon innovates and excels in mountain sports, converting new ideas into products and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Salomon's commitment, culture and heritage are all linked by a simple concept: every employee can make Salomon the reference mountain brand. Salomon is committed to being responsible for the outdoors through its sustainable development program. Diversity is one of Salomon's five values, which is why we are committed to creating an environment accessible to all. Salomon's headquarters is based in Annecy (74), France.
The Global SG&A & Projects Controller provides Salomon's management with a consolidated, reliable and relevant view of the company's operating costs. He/she also ensures the financial steering of strategic transformation projects. This position works in close collaboration with VP-level (Vice-President) and Director sponsors of headquarters functions as well as major transformation programs. Main responsibilities Global SG&A consolidation and OPEX control Drive the consolidated reporting of Salomon's SG&A expenses: actuals, budget and rolling forecasts by perimeter, ensuring the link with key cost drivers (payroll, marketing, IT and other overheads). Develop and maintain standardized OPEX dashboards as well as key performance indicators (KPIs) allowing management to track cost efficiency and compare performance between different structures. Identify and quantify risks and opportunities related to spending trends; proactively communicate analyses, findings and recommendations. Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures across all contributing teams and guarantee the reliability of analyses transmitted to business partners and management. Investment tracking (CAPEX) Coordinate the global tracking of Salomon's CAPEX by ensuring the reliability of reporting and forecasts. Collaborate with various functions such as IT, Retail, or Sustainability teams on the planning and tracking of investment project execution. Financial supervision of strategic projects Act as the dedicated financial controller for major transformation programs. Support project sponsors in developing business cases, budget construction and ongoing financial monitoring throughout the year. Maintain a consolidated view of project OPEX and CAPEX commitments against approved envelopes, identify variances and contribute to the definition of corrective action plans. Business Partnering and financial steering Be the financial point of reference for strategic transformation programs. Advise and support executives and business managers in their financial decisions. Provide financial analyses to improve decision-making, resource allocation and performance management.
Master's degree (Bac+5) in Finance, Management, Accounting or an equivalent field.
Fluent English, minimum C1 level. Desired professional experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in corporate finance, management control, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) or financial planning. Demonstrated experience in OPEX / SG&A control in a complex and multi-entity environment. Experience in financial project management or in controlling transformation programs is a significant asset. Experience within international or global organizations is desired. Experience in a publicly traded company is appreciated. Technical skills/ Hardskills Excellent mastery of the Microsoft Office suite, especially advanced Excel. Good knowledge of ERPs (SAP or equivalent) and reporting / Business Intelligence tools. Solid mastery of financial management concepts, consolidation and databases. Experience in building reporting frameworks from scratch (dashboards, KPI definition, steering models). Behavioral skills/ Softskills Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to transform complex data into clear recommendations for management. Autonomy, rigor and results orientation. Comfortable in transforming and sometimes ambiguous environments. True business partner spirit, capable of interacting with credibility and influencing high-level stakeholders. Excellent collaboration skills and ability to create synergies between different management control teams (Business, Transformation, EMEA). Proactivity in identifying issues and resolving with corrective solutions.
Contract type: CDI Location: Annecy, France