About the DOUGLAS Group
The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,970 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2024/25, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.58 billion euros and employed more than 19,900 people across Europe. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
TASKS WITH IMPACT
- Own and manage group-wide Working Capital and Cash Flow planning (indirect method under IFRS) in close collaboration with local entities as well as Group Treasury and Accounting
- Analyze, monitor and optimize Working Capital performance, identifying improvement opportunities and providing actionable recommendations to management
- Develop, maintain and enhance reporting structures and key performance indicators (e.g. DSO, DPO, DIO and Cash Conversion Cycle) to improve capital efficiency
- Perform variance analyses as part of monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes and prepare management-oriented presentations of findings and recommendations
- Prepare forecasts, scenario analyses and decision-support materials for senior management
- Continuously improve controlling tools, processes and systems to increase transparency, efficiency and automation
- Collaborate closely with domestic and international stakeholders to drive sustainable improvements in Working Capital performance and cash generation
YOUR SKILLS
We follow a competency-based and fair recruitment approach. Therefore, we are interested not only in your previous experience, but also in how you create impact, drive change and collaborate successfully with a diverse range of stakeholders.
In addition to these competencies, the following skills and qualifications are particularly
- Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Economics or a comparable qualification
- Several years of relevant professional experience in Working Capital Management, Cash Flow Management, Corporate Finance or Controlling
- Strong expertise in Cash Flow analysis and Working Capital management
- Experience within the retail, trading or a similarly operational business environment is advantageous
- Solid understanding of IFRS accounting principles, particularly Cash Flow Statement preparation and analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and results-oriented approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP and reporting systems
- Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
DO YOU RECOGNIZE YOURSELF?
Then become part of our international company and apply, stating your salary expectations and possible starting date.
As an international employer, we stand for equal opportunities and diversity. We therefore welcome applications from mothers, fathers, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if, for example, we should use a gender-neutral pronoun, if you need barrier-free access to our offices or if we should allow more time for the application process. We look forward to hearing from you!