Business Controller

  • R52768
  • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • Full Time
  • PVH

About Us:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. 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+.   

 

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

About the role


The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in EMEA plays a crucial role in driving the company’s financial health and strategic decision-making. This team is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analysing financial performance to provide insights that support business growth and efficiency. Acting as the bridge between Business and Finance, the FP&A team collaborates with various departments to ensure alignment with financial goals, identify trends, and recommend actions to optimize resources. As the leader of P&L management across the enterprise, the team oversees performance management, strategic assessment, gross margin optimization, and cost control, ultimately driving growth and profitability for the business.

The Business Controller, EMEA, plays a key role in supporting financial and operational performance management across the region, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and consistency in planning and reporting processes. The role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, performance reviews, and financial governance, while delivering actionable insights that drive data-informed decision-making. A key focus is the development of automated business and operational reports, along with the delivery of timely and accurate analyses to support both strategic and day-to-day decision-making.


What you'll do:
• Monitor and Analyse Financial Performance: track business performance and key KPIs, identify trends and variances, and provide updated landing estimates while highlighting key risks and opportunities to support proactive financial management.
• Forecasting and Budgeting Cycles: support the management of budgeting, re-estimation, and rolling forecast processes, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and financial targets.
• Reporting and Analysis: improve and develop automated financial and operational reports to track and analyse performance efficiently.
• Month-End and Reestimate Processes: drive month-end controlling activities and monthly re-estimate cycles.
• Sales Tracking: conduct weekly assessments of monthly and quarterly Net Sales landings. Provide insights to ensure alignment across the full P&L and deliver a realistic overview of Risks & Opportunities.
• Business Partnering: form strong, trusted relationships with business stakeholders and support decision-making by providing insights into financial implications.
• Reporting Packages: improve and simplify monthly reporting packs to clearly explain key developments to both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders. Translate complex financial data into concise, actionable insights for business reviews.
• Order Book and demand analysis: conduct order book trend analysis by region and top accounts, and collaborate with brand teams to perform comprehensive analyses, including demand planning and ASP impact assessments.
• Performance Culture: Collaborate with peers to promote a culture of data-driven decision-making, continuous learning, and financial accountability. Proactively identify and drive profitability improvement initiatives and actively challenge existing ways of working.

Measures of Success:
• Delivery of timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis.
• Development and adoption of standardized automated reporting templates and KPIs.
• Effective collaboration and alignment with stakeholders across functions and brands.
• Positive contributions to planning cycles and ongoing process enhancements.
• Increased efficiency in recurring financial and operational reporting.
 

What you'll bring:
• 3-5+ years' experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a global fashion or consumer goods retailer.
• Solid understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with experience using SAP and BW reporting tools.
• Ability to work with complex data, developing clear, automated business reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to work effectively across departments to align financial strategies with business operations.
• Fluency in English.
• Education: Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Statistics.
 

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.  

  • 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 restaurant, 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! 

Check out our Amsterdam Campus here.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.

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