In short

The world’s fastest-growing running brand is seeking a Business Controller to join the fast-paced Controlling team. With your business partnering experience you will serve a key role in the regional team and have a direct impact on the financial performance of our region. you will play a crucial role in analyzing and interpreting business data to drive strategic decision-making. This is a highly cross-functional role that will need to partner with, coordinate and influence multiple departments, channels (Wholesale, Retail, eComm), and teams both within APAC and Globally. It’s a great chance to influence both existing and future business processes and strategies and allows the right candidate a chance to showcase best in class financial, retail and commercial knowledge.

Your Mission

  • Act as strategic finance partner of regional operation and group finance to cover the topic of Logistic, warehousing costs, product COGS and inventory management. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Lead operation cost management processes across the region, including budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure alignment between financial goals and operational performance.
  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Drive the annual budget process, ensuring that operation related cost targets are realistic and aligned with company strategy; Support business units with scenario planning and financial modeling to evaluate cost structures and identify risks and opportunities
  • Variance Analysis: Track and report on actual vs. budgeted / forecasted costs, providing root cause analysis and corrective actions when needed; Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, providing clear insights into cost performance and strategic recommendations.
  • Lead regular business review meetings, provide support and guidance to cross-functional teams, including operations, logistic, Supply chain team monitor and analyze financial performance, identify areas for improvement to streamline operations and optimize resource allocation. Coordinate ad-hoc projects across the APAC region
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • 10+ years experience in operation cost management, or FP&A in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, ideally with focus on warehouse&logistic controlling is preferred. Experience in the sport or consumer goods industry is a plus.
  • Education of Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. Familiar with financial planning and analysis tools such as Anaplan or Power BI is a plus.
  • Highly detail-oriented and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent English, communication, presentation skills
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About the Team

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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Team

Team

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It’s a common stereotype: an accountant buried in spreadsheets, working alone. Well, that’s not us. Our work is a relay, not an individual sprint. We work together with our global teams to help them accomplish their goals – and On’s.

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Ruby

Group Planning & Analytics Controller, Zurich

I’m challenged every day with new learnings, new perspectives and new technologies. I can feel that my horizon expands as our business grows. I’m on this exciting journey of never-ending personal development, which is crucial to me.
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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.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

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.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.