Business Controller - Salomon Retail

## Company Description Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson. “The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports. Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France with North American headquarters in Ogden, Utah. ## Job Description **OVERVIEW** This Business Controller position is responsible for the financial activities of the Retail Channel for Salomon in the US and Canada. As a key member of the Business Controlling Team, these responsibilities include: - The implementation of GTM strategy and steering the Retail GTM teams towards achieving profitable growth targets. - The on-going definition, development and reporting within the Retail organization. **WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:** - Hybrid work schedule - A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays - Half-day Fridays for 5 months of the year - An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson) - Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle - Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** - Business Controlling – Planning & Control - Manage all aspects of the GTM financial budgeting and forecasting process by working with regional commercial management and the global finance and commercial teams. - Financial and business planning, steering & monitoring performance and optimizing operating capital. - Prepare, analyze and report financial results – sales trends, product gross margins, average net selling price analysis, average cogs, direct operating expenses, inventory and balance sheet items - Analyze GTM results versus budget, forecast and prior year (sales, margins, operating expenses and inventory management) and drive actions needed to meet financial targets & overall GTM objectives - Sign off on month end processes including journal entries, OPEX control and GM analysis in SAP. - Provide financial impact analysis of Retail KPIs/discounting structures including: - Traffic/ AOV/ Conversion/ Returns - End of life discounting - Business case preparation and input on new store openings - Financial Reporting and Analysis - Managerial and legal reporting using OneStream management reporting - Conduct monthly financial reviews & governance meetings with Commercial Leadership & GTM teams - Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis of financial data to support decision making on channels, customers, programs, etc. - Enhance management reporting to improve communication of critical information and maintain accountability for financial performance, to individuals at all levels in the organization. - Perform internal and external benchmark analysis on key business areas and identify opportunities to improve operations and deliver more profitable growth. - Support Sales and Operational Planning Process - Inventory management…