Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

We free the wild inside everyone and out there!
We are looking for you to join our team in the Controlling Department at our headquarters in Idstein as a Retail Channel Controller (f/m/d) as soon as possible.
Our company headquarters will relocate to Eschborn towards the end of 2026, and your primary workplace will transition to Eschborn accordingly.
Your role in the Wolfpack:
  • Responsible for controlling-related tasks within monthly financial closing processes
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports required by Group FP&A, including but not limited to P&L, MMR, and door P&L
  • Drive budgeting and rolling forecast processes in close collaboration with all stakeholders and perform critical reviews to ensure forecast accuracy
  • Monitor business performance and proactively identify risks and opportunities
  • Support store performance reviews and financial audits, and monitor key retail KPIs (sales, margins, productivity, cost efficiency)
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities, including store openings, closures, relocations, and investments
  • Build financial models and simulations to support business decisions
  • Ensure proper OPEX and CAPEX approval processes in line with financial controls and company policies
  • Perform internal audits in retail stores in Germany and across the EU
  • Conduct additional financial analyses and benchmarking to support retail excellence
What you bring:
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience, ideally in audit, and at least 2 years in FP&A or controlling; retail experience is a plus
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and Power Query)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and SAP Business Objects is an advantage
  • Experience with SAP ERP systems and applications is beneficial
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to handle large datasets and work with multiple databases
  • Proactive and independent working style with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and build effective cross-functional relationships
  • Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
What you can expect from us:
  • An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
  • German and English as our working languages
  • 30 days of paid vacation per year
  • Flexible and hybrid working models
  • Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
  • Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
  • “Employee Referral” bonus program
  • Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
  • Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
  • EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
  • Team events and outdoor sports activities
  • A first-name culture and casual dress code
  • Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas
Ready for your next adventure?
Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV and your earliest possible start date.

Job Details

Title
Retail Channel Controller (m/w/d)
Area of activity
Controlling
Location
Eschborn (Headquarter)
Entry level
Professionals
Start date
as soon as possible
Contract type
Unlimited

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recruiting@jack-wolfskin.com
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We can only answer questions here and do not accept applications sent to this email address. Please submit applications online via our career portal. Email applications will not processed.
Please note: We can only answer questions here and do not accept applications sent to this email address. Please submit applications online via our career portal. Email applications will not processed.