Senior Specialist - DTC E-Commerce Controller

Location: Zurich

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Finance

In short

At On, we are committed to redefining the way we move in sports and lifestyle. As we rapidly expand our Direct-to-Customer (DTC) business, we are looking for a talented and driven Senior Specialist - DTC E-commerce Controller to join our dynamic team. In this role, the successful candidate will support our global digital channels, by working closely with the DTC Controlling Senior Lead to strengthen planning and reporting processes, elevate our system set-up and deliver actionable insights that drive informed decision-making and performance optimization.

Your Mission

Planning & Reporting:

Support the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the DTC E-commerce channel across our global portfolio.
Develop and refine financial models to support business growth.
Consolidate inputs from the digital team to provide clear, data-driven insights to the finance leadership and senior stakeholders.

Month-end closure:

Manage the month-end closing process, ensuring accurate and timely P&L reporting.
Work closely with accounting and other partner teams to ensure correct month-end adjustments and drive cost transparency and accountability with the digital team.
Provide commentary on financial performance versus forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.

Analysis & Recommendations:

Deliver actionable insights by analyzing sales performance, drivers and channel trends.
Deep dive into digital investments to surface insights that optimize performance and accelerate growth across regions.

Process improvement & Innovation:

Champion continuous improvement initiatives. Enhance data accuracy, streamline reporting tools, and proactively drive automation and process optimization.
Work closely with our Anaplan team to streamline planning processes with the business and regions.

Multi-functional team collaboration:

Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner across finance, digital, and regional teams. Provide financial guidance and deep dive into key areas of the business to maximise ROI.

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Your story

Bachelor's degree in Finance, economics or equivalent Business qualification Minimum of 3-5 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.

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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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Ruby

Head of Group Planning & Analytics Controlling

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.

Build the better you

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.