Cost Controlling Manager

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Cost Controlling Manager

Be part of an iconic story.

PVH is the growth platform for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. Through driving brand strength and relevance, we are connecting our global, iconic brands closer to where the consumer is going than ever before, today and with future generations. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+. 

The Team
The objective of the Controlling team within PVH Europe is to act as the bridge between Business and Finance; supporting the Business owners to translate their strategies into budgets and long-term plans; and with that setting and safeguarding financial targets for PVH Europe.
“We are Finance Business Partners, actively seeking to build trusted relationships with our Stakeholders”
The Position
This is an exciting opportunity to join our PVHE Business Controlling team. In this role, your focus will be to build, develop, and maintain the financial bridges between Finance and each department located in Europe HQ, resulting in increased predictability and cost control across the organization. Additionally, you will be leading various projects focused on accounting system enhancements.
If you are a strong Finance Business Partner who enjoys challenging and supporting the business to achieve its goals, this may be your next career move!
Key Responsibilities

• Form strong trusted relationships with the Business (Business Partnering) and support in decision-making with financial implications

• Manage Accounting Project delivering the smooth implementation of integrated accounting system (Coupa, WBS)

• Support in month-end controlling activities, monthly Re-estimates, and yearly Budget

• Analyze opex actuals against forecast/budgets and targets

• Provide meaningful analysis and commentary to management

• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of results

• Cost centers maintenance

• Identify opportunities and suggest how to capture them

• Identify risks and suggest how to overcome them

• Improve and simplify monthly reporting packs - with the aim of explaining key developments to both Finance and non-Finance Stakeholders

• Pro-actively identify and drive profitability improvement initiatives

• Support with deep dives and ad-hoc requests

• Actively challenge existing ways of working

The Ideal Candidate

• University degree - Master in Accounting and Control/ Business Administration/ Finance

• Solution-oriented

• Fluent in English

• Minimum 5 years relevant Finance & Controlling or/and Analytics and Business Intelligence work experience

• Strong analytical and planning skills

• Experienced with SAP/Business Warehouse/BPC

• Proven experience in supporting mid-scale projects

• Highly motivated to get things done and pro-active in doing so

• Structured and well organized

• Able to work independently, yet at the same time being a prime example of a collaborator

• Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks while looking for ways to improve processes

• Flexible to adapt to changing processes and deadlines

• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude

• Fitting in our casual company culture (young in mind and spirit , empathic , entrepreneurial, creative)

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Be valued.

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH EMEA is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. We are the home to 2500 big thinkers, natural entrepreneurs, and challenge seekers from all kinds of backgrounds.

• How we support you: choose the hybrid setup and working hours that suit you, in addition to meeting-free Fridays, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, 25 days of paid holidays, mental health days, parental leave, home office allowance, commuting allowances, employee assistance programs, and pension schemes

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs

• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurants, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy

• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals

• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!

Be part of it.

PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.