Business Controller Margin and Working capital
Core
Business Controller driving margin improvement and working capital optimization across purchasing, inventory, and cash flow for a European health and wellness retail group.
Role type
Senior Business Controller (Purchasing & Working Capital)
Builds
End-to-end financial visibility for purchasing, inventory, and cash management to support growth and profitability.
Domain
Retail / Health & Wellness / Supply Chain Finance
Required skills
Margin analysis, Working Capital management, Inventory optimization, Accounts Payable/Receivable analysis, Business partnering, Financial modeling, KPI development, Budgeting and forecasting, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Retail/distribution experience, International environment experience, Supply chain finance expertise
Responsibilities
Analyze net purchase prices, discounts, supplier terms, and logistics costs to determine true margin; Monitor selling prices, promotions, and margin levels; Track inventory levels, turnover, and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO); Analyze Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) and supplier payment terms; Monitor Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and customer receivables; Develop KPIs and performance dashboards for purchasing, margin, and working capital; Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and business reviews; Alert management on risks and opportunities; Support international expansion with scalable performance standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
