Business Navigator / Business Controller (f / m / d)

Location:

Bucharest (14012) – Romania

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Information Technology

Advertiser:

C & A

Job ID:

132507833

Posted On: 

04 December 2025

The future looks like you

C&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 performance.

Your responsibilities

Developing Country Improvement Strategies

-Create and implement tailored performance improvement plans for individual CEE countries
-Focus on three key areas: real estate portfolio optimization, in-store performance improvement, and cost management
-Analyze what’s working (and what isn’t) in each market and build concrete action plans to address gaps
-Balance local market needs with overall Central European strategy
Drive Real Estate Decisions

-Partner with portfolio managers on store opening, closing, extension, and refurbishment decisions
-Build business cases for individual store investments
-Identify long-term portfolio opportunities and risks
Steer Financial Performance

-Monitor country-level P&L performance and identify risks and opportunities
-Work with country managers and commercial teams to develop action plans for achieving financial targets
-Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
Lead Through Influence

-Build strong relationships with country managers, portfolio managers, and central teams
-Align diverse stakeholders around common goals
-Drive change through communication and collaboration, not authority
 

What you bring

Must Have

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through ambiguous challenges
-Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
-Intrinsic motivation to identify and solve problems independently
-Commercial mindset with interest in retail and consumer-facing businesses
-Ability to translate data and analysis into actionable business insights
-Project management capabilities
Nice to Have

-Experience in retail, real estate, or consumer goods industries
-Background in consulting or strategic finance
-Experience working across multiple markets or countries
-Financial planning and analysis experience

What we offer

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-Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
-A flexible hybrid work environment
-An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
-An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
-A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture

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