Financial Controller - Greece & Cyprus

Benetton Group, Colors Lovers:

There are many ways to express yourself and one of them is through clothing. Since 1965, the Benetton Group has a mission: to create colourful clothes and give everyone the opportunity to communicate through colours. Benetton Group is a big family made by United Colors of Benetton, Under Colors of Benetton and Sisley. Our stores are present globally and more than 6000 great people are dedicated to our mission. We are proud to be a recognized employer of choice, with a constant desire to invest in the future and in the people.

This is a great opportunity for you if:

You are helpful, approachable and willing to go the extra mile. You are flexible and adaptable to any changes within the role requirements and business needs. You are self-motivated and regularly taking initiative to solve issues and improve practices and processes.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Financial Controller to be part of our Finance team, based in Athens, Greece. You will manage a team of 2 Junior Controllers, directly reporting to you.

The overall purpose of the role is to support the Controlling requirements of the operations in Greece & Cyprus and provide insight into the financial performance of the business. This will involve ensuring that the countries finances comply with local regulations, reporting to HQ and Country Retail & Sales Director, providing detailed financial analysis on the performance of all stores and revenue streams.

In this role, your main area of responsibilities are:

1. Financial Control and Analysis

• To prepare revenue reports and distribute in a timely fashion.
• To ensure that all Store Managers/District Managers and Retail & Sales Director have the financial information that they need to be able to accurately assess the performance of each store and take action as appropriate.
• To support cash flow management.
• To provide financial analysis and information to support strategic decision making across the country.
• To prepare monthly management accounts.
• To ensure accurate stock accounting and reporting.

2. Business and Financial Planning

• To create and monitor financial plans.
• Supporting the Retail & Sales Director with the creation and implementation of business plans.
• To work with relevant management team members to create and monitor budgets.

3. Compliance

• To ensure that all statutory reporting requirements are met in line with local requirements.
• To support tax management.
• To liaise with several different stakeholders.

The profile:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a multi-national retail organization
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• A qualification as accountant (ACCA, CIMA, etc.)
• Fluent in English and in Greek
• Exceptional numerical and analytical skills

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