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Retail Controller


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

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

 

Headquartered in Barcelona, Pronovias Group is the global leader in the luxury bridal sector, having dressed the dreams of brides for more than 50 years.

Our mission is to bring more happiness into the world by dressing our customer's dreams with style and offering an exciting and inspiring place to work.

The Company operates a sophisticated portfolio of multiple brands including Pronovias, with its Haute Couture line Atelier Pronovias, St Patrick, White One, Nicole and Ladybird, with a strong focus on customer centricity in the digital age. The Group’s bridal and eveningwear dresses are sold in more than 105 countries through a network of 123 stores and more than 4,000 points of sale. The company's internationalization is also evident in a workforce comprising more than 1000 employees of 40 different nationalities.

You have invited to experience for yourself the magic of bridal so don't hesitate in giving us the opportunity to meet you! The Finance Retail department is waiting for you!

What can we say about us? We are the number one bridal company in the world, dynamic, and always up to date with what’s going on out there and we have the best teams in our offices!

 

Your mission:

We are currently hiring a full time Retail Controller to join our Controlling team in our HQ in Barcelona.

The Retail Controller is an analytic role responsible for the analysis and reporting related to the performance and the sales activities of Pronovias Own Stores and Franchises.

As part of the Retail Controlling team, it supports the commercial and operations teams providing the right information that will give visibility of the performance of the stores to drive key decisions for the business.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

  • Responsible of the weekly and monthly KPI’s reports for the retail management that provide visibility of the performance of both Own Stores and Franchises
  • Analyse on a weekly basis during post-sales period the productivity of the tailoring team as well as identify workload alarms to ensure all deliveries and fittings are on track.
  • Analyse the results of actual promotional events compared to previous events during sales season and promotional campaigns, plus its impact on sales results
  • Responsible for preparing and sharing with the commercial and operations team the Discounts report identifying stores with high number of discounts, high % of discounts and/ or without the right approvals
  • Support to the stores directors in preparing the sales assistants monthly target book
  • Provide support when required on ad hoc requirements
  • Budgeting and reporting of monthly Retail P&Ls, including investigation of variances with store area managers and cost-centre owners

Requirements

 

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and an ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data as well as demonstrating an ability to focus on higher level overview
  • Excellent planning and organization skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritize work schedule and work within agreed timescales
  • Flexibility & Adaptability
  • Business and commercial minded
  • Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
  • Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) - need to communicate to all levels within the business

Requirements:

  • Proven knowledge and experience in financial controlling / accounting and/or reporting
  • 2- 3 years of experience in a similar position (experience in Big Four companies will be a plus)
  • Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration or Economics are valued) 
  • Fluent in English
  • Proficient in the use of all Office applications including excellent Excel skills.
  • COGNOS and BI tools knowledge are a plus

 

Job closed

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