Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

We free the wild inside everyone and out there!
We are looking for you to join our team in the Controlling Department at our headquarters in Idstein as a Senior Controller (m/f/d) as soon as possible.
Your role in the Wolfpack:
  • Act as a strategic business partner to the retail management team, providing in-depth financial insights and recommendations to drive growth and profitability.
  • Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the entire retail channel, including omnichannel operations.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously enhance financial models and KPI frameworks to monitor and improve retail performance.
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses on complex business cases such as market expansion, new retail concepts, pricing strategies, and omnichannel synergies.
  • Oversee inventory management from a financial perspective, including provisioning, impairment testing, and optimization of markdown strategies to maximize profitability.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives aimed at process automation, digitalization, and efficiency improvements in retail finance.
  • Perform investment evaluations and post-investment reviews for retail capital expenditures (e.g., new store openings, refurbishments, IT systems).
  • Present retail financial performance and key business insights to senior leadership in a clear and impactful manner.
What you bring:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5–7+ years of progressive experience in controlling, including substantial experience as a financial business partner within the retail industry.
  • Deep strategic understanding of retail and omnichannel business models.
  • Proven expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and complex data interpretation.
  • Strong ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders through data-driven insights.
  • Expert proficiency in SAP FI/CO and advanced BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and process optimization.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Business fluent in English and German



What you can expect from us:
  • An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
  • German and English as our working languages
  • 30 days of paid vacation per year
  • Flexible and hybrid working models
  • Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
  • Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
  • “Employee Referral” bonus program
  • Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
  • Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
  • EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
  • Mental health support and professional development with our partner Nilo
  • Team events and outdoor sports activities
  • A first-name culture and casual dress code
  • Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas
Ready for your next adventure?
Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.

Détails du poste

Titre
Senior Controller (m/f/d)
Domaine d'activité
Finance
Les sites
Idstein (Headquarter)
Niveau d’entrée
Professional
Type de contrat
Unlimited

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nous pouvons uniquement répondre aux questions par e-mail et n'acceptons pas de candidatures via cette adresse e-mail. Veuillez soumettre votre candidature exclusivement en ligne via notre rubrique « Carrières ». Les candidatures par e-mail ne seront pas prises en considération.
Remarque : nous pouvons uniquement répondre aux questions par e-mail et n'acceptons pas de candidatures via cette adresse e-mail. Veuillez soumettre votre candidature exclusivement en ligne via notre rubrique « Carrières ». Les candidatures par e-mail ne seront pas prises en considération.