Founded in Rome in 1884 by the talented Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, the brand quickly established a reputation for Italian excellence through exquisite craftsmanship and magnificent jewellery creations. The original pioneering spirit of the Bulgari family helped to evolve the company into a successful and global Maison. Today, Bvlgari operates across five business sectors: jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.
Based in Switzerland, our Watches and Fragrances divisions offer an inspiring and dynamic environment, providing exceptional career opportunities within a truly international context.
Within our Finance department team, based in Neuchâtel, we are looking for an:
Industrial Perfume Controller
Reporting directly to our Controlling & Reporting Manager, you will proactively support the manufacturing organization by providing financial analysis, developing relevant KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance industrial performance and optimize costs.
Working closely with the Operations team and our production partner located in Italy, you will provide financial insights and support business decisions to enhance operational performance.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Updating Standard Costs in accordance with IFRS standards on a yearly basis and conducting in-depth analyses of production costs, manufacturing variances and operational performance.
- Supporting the annual Budget process and Rolling Forecast exercises while monitoring inventory valuation, stock obsolescence and related provisions on a monthly basis.
- Supporting the monthly closing activities related to inventory, production, scrap and manufacturing variances, while contributing to the explanation of the Gross Margin evolution.
- Developing KPIs, dashboards and performance scorecards to support Operations and Senior Management and presenting financial analyses and recommendations following month-end closing and planning exercises.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives through process simplification, automation and digitalization (Power BI, SAP and reporting solutions).
- Acting as a Finance Business Partner by supporting operational decision-making and working closely with Operations to identify performance improvement opportunities.
- Collaborating closely with our production partner to monitor industrial performance, strengthen financial visibility and support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.
Ensuring Internal Control activities are fully embedded within the monthly controlling processes, maintaining the related documentation and supporting internal and external audit requirements.
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Holder of a university degree in Economics, Finance or equivalent studies, you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Industrial Controlling or a similar role within a manufacturing environment. Your strong expertise in Industrial Finance, Standard Costing, Manufacturing Performance Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Reporting will ensure you successfully meet all operational and financial deadlines.
You have an excellent command of SAP, Excel, and reporting tools, with Power BI being a strong asset. You are fluent in French and English, with Italian being an advantage.
We are looking for a proactive and business-oriented finance professional capable of supporting controlling activities with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You are curious, autonomous, rigorous, and continuously looking for improvement opportunities.
As a team player, you build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners. Your excellent communication skills enable you to clearly present financial information to both Operations and Management. Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership, you leverage your rigorous logic and methods to analyze data and offer effective solutions.
- A comprehensive onboarding program designed to ensure a smooth and welcoming integration from day one, with dedicated time for team introductions and immersion in our environment
- A supportive, dynamic, and collaborative workplace culture where every voice is heard and valued
- Modern and welcoming break areas, including complimentary coffee and hot beverages, vibrant cafeterias, and sunlit terraces for informal gatherings
- Access to our B-Clubs (yoga, running, golf, music, among others) offering opportunities to build connections beyond the workplace
- A truly multicultural and international environment, ideal for broadening perspectives and developing a global professional network
- An attractive pension scheme (LPP) along with employer contributions to health insurance premiums and meal expenses
- A flexible working framework, including the possibility of remote work (subject to eligibility), supported by comprehensive IT equipment
- Free parking facilities for cars and bicycles, complemented by electric vehicle charging stations, reflecting our commitment to sustainable mobility
- A complimentary shuttle service linking Neuchâtel train station with our headquarters
Access to a broad portfolio of training programs, spanning technical, interpersonal, and leadership development
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This position is open to all talents, and we are committed to upholding the values of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
