Head of Controlling and FP&A (EMEA)

The Head of Controlling & FP&A EMEA will shape the next chapter of On's Controlling and FP&A function to support the company's premium growth in EMEA over the next 3–5 years. Reporting to the CFO EMEA, the role pioneers next-generation automation and analysis, enabling the team to act as strategic, data-driven co-pilots to EMEA commercial and operations teams. The role leads and evolves a 5+ FTE EMEA Controlling & FP&A organisation that sits at the intersection of Wholesale, DTC E-commerce, DTC Retail, Marketing, Operations and Global Finance.

• Architect Controlling & FP&A for the next 3–5 years by evolving and scaling the EMEA Controlling and FP&A operating model, unifying rigorous financial governance with forward-looking strategic foresight to support On's trajectory.
• Accelerate automation and technology evolution by leveraging automation, AI/ML tools, and integrated ERP/BI ecosystems (D365, Anaplan, Looker) to streamline closing, reporting, and variance tracking as complexity grows.
• Elevate FP&A into a predictive strategic engine by advancing quarterly forecasts, annual budgeting, and Long-Range Planning into dynamic, scenario-based models that merge real-time omnichannel sell-out data, order book intelligence, and external market signals.
• Scale Controlling as high-velocity governance by strengthening and automating cost centre controlling, trade terms governance, and P&L integrity, ensuring financial control acts as a real-time, scalable enabler for smart commercial risk-taking.
• Embed as a high-impact commercial co-pilot by maximising the team's impact where it matters most and spending substantial time partnering directly with EMEA Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, and Operations leaders to steer investments using sharp data and insights.
• Develop and inspire a future-ready finance team by leading, coaching, and growing a high-performing team of strategic finance navigators, fostering an ambitious culture where curiosity, technological fluency, and commercial impact set a new industry benchmark.

• 8–12+ years of progressive Finance leadership, with a proven track record of scaling and evolving Controlling and FP&A functions in a fast-growing, complex international environment.
• Deep command of financial governance, P&L management, and omnichannel commercial controlling, combined with best-in-class strategic FP&A, driver-based modelling, and long-range scenario planning.
• Hands-on experience elevating finance processes using modern ERP, EPM, BI, and automation stacks (e.g., D365/SAP, Anaplan, Looker, SQL/Python, Alteryx, or AI-enabled finance workflows) to build scalable, self-service insights.
• A trusted advisor and constructive challenger who translates complex, multi-channel data into clear storylines and decisive commercial actions, equally comfortable discussing store economics, marketplace profitability, or order-book conversion with executive stakeholders.
• High-energy leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, thinks big about the future of Finance, and empowers teams of 5+ to innovate, stretch, and continuously raise the bar.
• Fluent in English and comfortable travelling across EMEA key markets as needed to stay close to the business and commercial partners.