The future looks like youC&A is seeking a dynamic and motivated Controller to join our team, responsible for the CEE countries, including Austria and Switzerland. In this role, you will be part of an open and collaborative environment where controlling is seen as a true sparring partner to management. We are looking for someone who is not just another accountant but a business-oriented professional eager to make a significant impact on our business performanceYour ResponsibilitiesDeveloping Country Improvement StrategiesCreate and implement tailored performance improvement plans for individual CEE countriesFocus on three key areas: real estate portfolio optimization, in-store performance improvement, and cost managementAnalyze what's working (and what isn't) in each market and build concrete action plans to address gapsBalance local market needs with overall Central European strategyDrive Real Estate DecisionsPartner with portfolio managers on store opening, closing, extension, and refurbishment decisionsBuild business cases for individual store investmentsIdentify long-term portfolio opportunities and risksSteer Financial PerformanceMonitor country-level P&L performance and identify risks and opportunitiesWork with country managers and commercial teams to develop action plans for achieving financial targetsProvide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-makingLead Through InfluenceBuild strong relationships with country managers, portfolio managers, and central teamsAlign diverse stakeholders around common goalsDrive change through communication and collaboration, not authorityWhat You BringMust HaveStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through ambiguous challengesExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesIntrinsic motivation to identify and solve problems independentlyCommercial mindset with interest in retail and consumer-facing businessesAbility to translate data and analysis into actionable business insightsProject management capabilitiesNice to HaveExperience in retail, real estate, or consumer goods industriesBackground in consulting or strategic financeExperience working across multiple markets or countriesFinancial planning and analysis experienceWhat We OfferInternational company with a pleasant working atmosphereAccess to continuous learning and mentoring via the C&A E-Learning Academy and regular feedback meetingsFlat hierarchiesFlexible working hours and home office possibleEmployee discount in C&A storesThe collectively agreed salary for the advertised position is EUR 3.139,- per month on a full-time basis plus an all-in overpayment. We are of course prepared to make an overpayment in line with the market depending on individual qualifications and professional experience.C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community. Show more Show less