Pon.Bike is the world’s leading bicycle company, home to a portfolio of iconic brands including Cannondale, Gazelle, Cervélo, Santa Cruz, and Kalkhoff. We are on a journey to become the most data-driven bicycle company globally by fundamentally reshaping our Digital & Technology function. We are moving away from fragmented, local projects toward a high-performance global technology backbone—the "One Pon.Bike" infrastructure—that enables our brands to scale globally while engaging customers locally.
The Role: Drive Financial Discipline & InnovationAs the Business Controller for Digital & Technology, you will be the strategic financial partner to our Chief Digital Officer and the Technology Leadership Team. Your mission is to drive financial transparency and accountability across our global technology spend. This is a unique opportunity to build a brand-new financial and allocation model from the ground up to support our global technology strategy.
Key Responsibilities- Global Spend Management: Maintain a consolidated view of all technology spend across brands and regions, monitoring budgets, forecasts, and trends.
- Cost Optimization: Lead the financial governance of our technology cost optimization roadmap, identifying and tracking savings in software, infrastructure, and vendor management.
- Strategic Investment Support: Coordinate and challenge business cases for major technology investments, such as ERP transformations and infrastructure modernization.
- Allocation Modeling: Develop and enhance cost allocation models to distribute technology services fairly across our global business units.
- Governance & Controls: Oversee IT audit findings and ensure adherence to financial governance frameworks and software licensing compliance.
You are a seasoned financial professional who understands that technology is a key driver of business value. You thrive in decentralized, fast-moving environments and possess the communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional change.
Qualifications- 8+ years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, or technology finance within a global, matrixed environment.
- Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in financial modeling and scenario analysis.
- Familiarity with IT management concepts, such as cloud economics, CapEx/OpEx treatment, and infrastructure cost drivers.
- Experience in major IT transformations or system implementations is a significant advantage.
- Educational Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
At Pon.Bike, we offer an environment where professional growth and a passion for our products go hand-in-hand.
- Impact from Day One: You are not just maintaining a system; you are building the financial framework for a global digital transformation.
- Global Environment: Work in a highly international setting with colleagues and brands spanning across Europe, North America, and Asia.
- Professional Development: Access to the Pon Academy and specialized leadership programs to further your career within the broader Pon Holdings group.
- The Best Tools: A competitive salary and secondary benefits, including a premium bike-lease scheme (ride what we sell!) and a flexible, modern hybrid working environment.
- A Culture of Motion: Be part of a fast-paced, "can-do" culture where entrepreneurship is encouraged and the lines of communication are short.
€70000 - €90000 monthly