Head of Forecasting, Planning and Analysis North America

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create.

We are looking for a Head of Forecasting, Planning and Analysis North America where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries.

Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About The Job

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Oversees all financial planning and analysis activities associated with the budgeting process for all legal entities and divisions related to cap ex, expenses, inventory, gross margin and fixed assets. Works in collaboration with key business partners to ensure proper hand-offs and deliverables are obtained.
• Responsible for local and global commentary on major deviations in spend and sales for both budgets and actuals on a MTD and YTD basis. Ensures deliverables are given to appropriate areas of the Company within the proper time frame.
• Reviews and analyzes reports, which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and cash flow based on past, present, and expected operations and makes recommendations to Executive Team and other key management for cost saving improvements and projected estimated financial results.
• Responsible for all budget submissions to Corporate Controlling including supplemental analysis and other corporate reporting tools that may have to get completed (i.e. F&A Bridge file, CGB Presentation slides, roll forwards, etc.).
  
  

Inventory Costing/Gross Margin & Data Management

• Oversees the month-end closing activities for Swarovski relating to inventory & cost of goods sold including the following:
• Journal entry preparation/review related to cost of goods sold accounts.
• Reporting requirements associated with product line profitability (deviations – actual versus budget for wholesale and retail) and preparation and analysis of legal and management view of the P&L. Assists in preparation of quarterly overseas reporting requirements.
• Account reconciliations associated with inventory, reserves, and key cost of goods accounts.
• Oversees the creation of various inventory reports that relate to critical KPI’s. Develops an effective insightful inventory reporting system.
  
  

Month/Year End Close

• Perform analysis to ensure proper expense accruals, especially in the areas of freight and sales commissions
• Prepare/enter various closing journal entries, including inventory devaluation and retail sales commissions
• Provide commentary on balance sheet/p&l fluctuation, as identified on file provided by RTR (Record-to-Report) team
  
  

Various Other

• Evaluate and make recommendations on the appropriate structure on specific areas of the Finance organization. Develop staff in order to be able to delegate appropriate responsibilities needed to support the organization.
• May function as a key liaison to the Executive Team; provides data and analysis in both ad hoc and formal presentation formats to Executive Team and other key management.
• Some travel maybe required (including possible international travel).
• Participate and lead special projects as required.
  
  

What We Offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Swarovski products discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteering leave
• Learning and development programs
• Ability to participate in a sales incentive bonus program
  
  

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self- expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

Swarovski is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and will take Affirmative Action in those appropriate employment situations. All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, age, national or ancestral origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status and disability.

Swarovski is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and will take Affirmative Action in those appropriate employment situations. All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, age, national or ancestral origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status and disability.