About The Swatch Group
As the global powerhouse behind some of the world's most celebrated watch brands, Swatch Group combines centuries of Swiss craftsmanship with innovation at scale. With 16 prestigious brands in our portfolio and capabilities spanning watchmaking, advanced components, electronic systems, and international sports timing, we are proud to play a defining role in shaping the future of the global watch industry.
In Australia, Swatch Group proudly represents an exceptional collection of internationally recognised brands across all market segments, including: Breguet, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, OMEGA, Longines, Rado, Tissot, Mido, Hamilton, Swatch and Flik Flak.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a commercially astute and influential Chief Financial Officer to join our leadership team and play a critical role in driving business performance across our portfolio of brands in Australia.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the Finance, Controlling and IT functions, partnering closely with brand and business leaders to drive profitable growth, improve performance and strengthen commercial accountability across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Governance
- Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis activities.
- Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, audits, treasury, cash flow and working capital management.
- Maintain strong financial controls, risk management and governance frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and reporting.
Commercial Business Partnering
- Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to develop strategic plans, budgets and forecasts, including setting and achieving sales, margin, profitability and inventory targets.
- Drive commercial rigour and accountability through robust financial analysis and performance management.
- Provide insights into brand, retail and channel performance, identifying risks, opportunities and improvement actions, including KPI frameworks and reporting tools that support data-driven decision making
- Lead business case development, investment evaluation and financial modelling for key initiatives.
Strategy and Performance
- Analyse business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, productivity and return on investment.
- Support retail expansion, strategic growth initiatives and capital investment decisions.
- Drive operational efficiencies and business process improvements across the organisation.
- Lead monthly performance reviews and forecasting discussions with senior stakeholders.
Governance, Risk & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the key Finance, Controlling and IT liaison with Group headquarters.
- Build strong relationships with auditors, banks, advisers and other external stakeholders.
- Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.
- Build commercial capability and financial literacy across the wider business
About You
You are an experienced finance leader with a strong commercial mindset and a proven ability to influence business performance. You combine technical financial expertise with strategic thinking and are comfortable challenging and partnering with senior stakeholders to drive improved results.
- Significant experience leading finance and controlling functions within a multinational retail, FMCG or consumer goods environment.
- Proven success partnering with commercial leaders to drive sales growth, profitability and working capital improvements.
- Strong knowledge of financial governance, risk management, internal controls and compliance.
- Experience in capital investment planning, business case development and financial modelling.
- Strong treasury, cash flow and working capital management expertise.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively within a global matrix organisation.
- Experience leading business performance, process improvement and transformation initiatives.
- CPA or CA qualification.
Why Join Us?
- Influence the performance of some of the world's most prestigious luxury brands.
- Be a key member of the Australian leadership team.
- Partner directly with senior leaders to shape strategy and drive growth.
- Join a global organisation with exceptional heritage, brands and career opportunities.
- Make a tangible impact on business performance and long-term success.