Wholesale Business Controller Manager

Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Contract: Permanent
Working day: Full time
Sector: Fashion and apparel
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: Finance
Work modality: Hybrid

Pronovias

Headquartered in Barcelona and founded in 1964, Pronovias Group is the first global bridal group shaping the future of our industry for every bride.

Our team, with around 1.000 employees, is united by a shared passion and motivation to make each woman truly happy.

We are a group of pioneering bridal brands, each known for the creativity of our innovation: Pronovias, Vera Wang Bride, St Patrick, White One, Nicole and Ladybird.

The Group’s bridal and eveningwear dresses are sold in more than 105 countries through a network of 100 stores and more than 4,000 points of sale.

You are invited to experience for yourself the magic of bridal!

Job description

We at PRONOVIAS GROUP, are currently looking for a professional and talented a full time Wholesale Business Controller Manager to join our Controlling team in our HQ in Barcelona.

We seek people who are passionate about Fashion; love to be part of a growing and challenging international environment; inspiring and empowering people and are not afraid to make the difference.

We come together to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Combining our legacies to form a unique vision. Creating our industry’s first global bridal group. Using our expertise, creativity, and breadth to transform how the business of bridal is done today and shaping how it’s done in the future.

Sales Analysis: Conduct wholesale commercial analysis based on orders, invocing, customers, categories, brands and other relevant segments to identify growth opportunities and maximize revenue, ensuring its accuracy and timing, and follow up of the action plans together with the wholesale team. Key member of the weekly / monthly business analysis jointly with the business.
Cost Control: Cost control of the wholesale business unit, helping to identify risks of overspending.
Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Implementation and Tracking of KPIs: Establish relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the retail business and ensure its availability in the different tools for the regular monitoring to assess performance and make informed decisions.
Budget / Forecast Management: Lead the annual budgeting and planning process for the wholesale division, working closely with department heads to establish financial goals and targets.
Financial Reporting: Prepare periodic financial reports for senior management and other stakeholders, providing analysis and data-driven recommendations.
Financial Risk Identification and Compliance: Proactively contribute to maintaining and improving a robust and rigorous internal control environment. Evaluate and implement improvements to financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Actively participate in key business projects, conducting ad hoc analysis to provide valuable insights. Additionally, they will contribute a medium to long-term vision of the business grounded in thorough analysis.
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to drive growth and profitability in the wholesale division. Very focused on Wholesale teams to make sure that we capitalize the growth opportunities.
Team Development and Supervision: Manage and lead the wholesale finance team, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and productivity.

Requirements

Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience focused on Finance/ Business analysis / Big 4 firms. It will be a plus to have wholesale & retail Industry Knowledge: Understanding of retail operations, including sales cycles, inventory management, and cost structures specific to the retail industry.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure, delivering results in a fast-paced, prioritize tasks effectively, and manage multiple responsibilities, showcasing adaptability in a dynamic environment, and hands-on approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicating complex financial information effectively.
Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, visual basic, modeling…) as well as familiar with financial software (power BI, M3, etc.). Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
Business level in Spanish and English.
Degree in Finance/BA/Economics plus a master’s degree desirable.

WHAT DOES PRONOVIAS GROUP OFFER?

Ethical workplace environment that embraces the diversity that makes us special. Having to opportunity to join our CSR strategy focused on women empowerment, environmental sustainability, and community impact.
Benefits to improve work-life balance: flexibility on entry and exit, intensive day on Fridays, work from home policy.
Possibility to join our flexible remuneration plan, which includes health insurance, transport tickets, nursery school tickets, and training related to our business.
Company canteen with subsidized meals and breakfasts.
Team building activities to promote our companies' values: respect, innovation. empowerment, performance driven and teamwork.
Private parking and company shuttle bus.

If you fit with the requirements and PRONOVIAS GROUP's values, do not hesitate to apply to this role!

Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Contract: Permanent
Working day: Full time
Sector: Fashion and apparel
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: Finance
Work modality: Hybrid

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