Business Controller - ECCO HQ, Bredebro - ECCO Careers

Business Controller - ECCO HQ, Bredebro Do you want to shape financial insight that strengthens decision making across a global leather organisation? In this role, you will help develop the financial clarity that guides ECCO Leather’s strategic and operational choices. You will turn data into practical insights, support planning cycles and contribute to improving how we work with performance management across the business. Turn financial data into meaningful insights You will join ECCO’s Leather unit in the Finance department, where we support the organisation with analysis, structure and timely information. Working closely with colleagues in Finance and across key business functions, you will help build robust budgets and forecasts, monitor performance and strengthen processes that ensure the organisation has the financial overview it needs. You will also contribute to improvement initiatives that raise the quality and efficiency of our financial setup. In your first 6 to 12 months, success means establishing yourself as a trusted partner who brings clarity to discussions and influences decisions with well-grounded analysis. You will take ownership of the control cycle, ensuring that budgets and forecasts are realistic and aligned with business dynamics. You will explain variances with insight, identify root causes and propose concrete actions. You will also take the lead on an improvement project that benefits the wider ECCO Leather finance community, all while showing increasing independence in your day-to-day work. Your key responsibilities include: Providing clear financial analysis and advice that supports decision making. Preparing budgets and forecasts, including follow-up and scenario work. Managing reporting activities and ensuring timely, accurate financial information. Identifying risks, opportunities and actions that support both short-term and long-term aims. Contributing to improvements in financial processes, systems and procedures. You bring analytical strength and a proactive approach To thrive in this role, you enjoy working with numbers that tell a story and using analysis to support good decisions. You are curious, structured and comfortable navigating an international environment where priorities can shift. You take ownership of your tasks and know when to seek input or challenge established thinking. Furthermore, we imagine you bring: A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics or a related field. Experience in business controlling in an international or production-focused organisation. Strong analytical abilities and a practical approach to turning data into clear insights. Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools. Strong communication skills in English and the ability to work independently with a clear sense of prioritisation. Join a collaborative and international finance community You will join the entire Finance organisation of ECCO Leather, working across locations with all finance teams sitting in each of ECCO’s tanneries. This gives you a genuinely global network and a diverse group of colleagues who share knowledge generously and support one another across countries and time zones. The atmosphere is warm, open and forward leaning, with room to challenge established practices and introduce new ideas. You will also experience a flexible working environment built on trust, autonomy and a healthy balance between work and life. Ready to bring insights that make an impact? We invite you to apply as soon as possible, as we review applications on an ongoing basis. For questions about the role, feel free to reach out to the Francesco Brugnetta, Senior Finance Manager, frbr@ecco.com. Imagining yourself at ECCO? Get a glimpse of what your new exciting career entails on https://enter.ecco.com . CREATE THE FOOTPRINTS OF TOMORROW Join us and you become part of a meaningful, developing and multicultural workplace with colleagues who are proud to create the footprints of tomorrow. Our offices and facilities around the world have an informal culture and relaxed dress code - our shoe code is slightly stricter. Are you curious, passionate and ready to make an impact? Then you’ll fit right in. AT A GLANCE Department Finance & Accounting Location Bredebro (Denmark)* Advertised 31. March 2026 Deadline 28. April 2026 Please share with relevant candidates E-mail