In short

One of the fastest-growing premium sportswear brands is seeking a highly motivated Senior Specialist to join the Global Operations Finance team. With your experience in accounting and finance business partnering in an international environment you will play a crucial part in overseeing and optimizing the financial health of Global Operations at On. Critical to the success of this role is a collaborative and inquisitive mindset and a desire to influence the growth journey of Global Operations at On.

Your Mission

  • Manage monthly and quarterly closing activities in terms of supporting variance analysis, analyzing financial performance and identifying gaps in financial processes and systems.
  • Drive core budget processes for logistics costs, including annual budget, rolling forecasts and long-range planning.
  • Provide finance business partnership to Global Warehousing and Distribution teams, in terms of preparing business cases and supporting appraisal of investment opportunities.
  • Drive improvements in critical Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss areas of On’s financial statements, namely inventories and logistics expenses.
  • Participate actively in initiatives which aim to improve important policies and guidelines e.g. inter-company accounting, inventory provisioning, changes in chart of accounts.
  • Collaborate with group accounting, internal control and internal audit experts to ensure compliance of relevant ERP processes with accounting regulations.
  • Develop and implement robust financial controls and processes to mitigate risks and ensure data integrity of inventory valuation and related transactions.
  • Interact directly with existing financial systems and reporting business intelligence applications to enhance financial accuracy and build valuable expertise for the group.
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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

Your story

  • Proven professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or related fields.
  • Progressive experience within an international setting, with focus on managing global operations or supply chain functions from a Finance perspective.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling, variance analysis, with hands on experience working with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred).
  • Strong understanding of international accounting standards (IFRS), including inventory valuation accounting principles and management of key elements of P&L performance.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to directly dig into complex datasets and combine insights from different sources.
  • Excellent cross-functional team player, able to interpret complex financial data and suggest improvements that will deliver value with sustainable impact.
  • Passionate about operational excellence and maintaining highest quality standards.
  • Finance and Accounting professional certifications are considered a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English.
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About the Team

We are the advanced navigators of On. We partner with the entire company to steer the business by analysing the past and predicting the future. We specialise in accurate planning, relevant analysis and clear and simple reporting. We work hand in hand with operations, regions and development teams to crunch data, forecast capacity, challenge costs and drive for efficiency through our supply chain. If you are passionate about accuracy, teamwork, and sharing powerful insights to drive actions, 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.