Controller Operations

Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.The Controller Operations will report directly to the Finance Director Operations and will be responsible for managing and further developing industrial management control, creating and maintaining key operational performance indicators, and sharing these with the heads of production divisions.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure timely reporting of both direct and indirect production costs, supporting the Finance team in the accurate accounting and analytical representation of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).Act as a business partner to Business Unit leaders during budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring deadlines are met.Oversee inventory accounting using standard and actual average costing methods, ensuring accurate valuation for monthly closings.Prepare periodic reports on production variances, highlighting major discrepancies and proposing corrective actions where needed.Monitor R&D and sample-related activities, providing ongoing support to the Product department in managing individual budgets, revisions, and actuals.Develop and maintain internal reporting to track progress against budget, providing the necessary KPIs for performance monitoring.Support management in evaluating new initiatives within the Operations and Supply Chain areas.Your TalentDegree in Economics, Business Administration, or Management Engineering.Previous experience in a similar role (minimum 3–4 years).Strong understanding of industrial processes and cost accounting.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with various roles and departments.Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.Accuracy and strong analytical skills in data management and interpretation.Good command of English (written and spoken).Knowledge of Stealth and SAP systems is a plus.Previous experience in the fashion industry is an advantage.Familiarity with Power BI will be considered a plus.We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments please let us know within 48 hours of your interview.At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influence and disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.