Afstudeerstage financieel controller

The Controller Europe reports to the Finance Director Europe and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial processes in the subsidiaries. He/She will act as a sparring partner to the General Manager to ensure the right level of support to the Retail Network through business review, performance analysis and compliance review.
Monthly IFRS reporting and variance analysis
Margin analysis & stock monitoring
Management control

Budget and planning process: liaise with Department heads, prepare budget presentations and follow-up correct implementation of decisions
Prepare business plan for store opening approval
CAPEX monitoring
Cost control and variance analysis
Monitoring of stores sales transactions
Business Support

Support the General Manager and commercial team through analysis of the performance indicators & business reviews
Assist Business functions in cost monitoring and budget management
Works in collaboration with the stores to improve compliance and performance
Support the Retail Network to comply with the Group’s internal control standards by developing IT instruments, dealing with the HQ departments to update the procedures, of the procedures and controls are in place (i.e. inventory control, employees transactions, anti-money laundering)
At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position within an International environment (fashion, luxury retail industry will be a plus).
Graduate in Economics, Finance or Business Administration.