FP&A Senior Specialist EMEA; maternity cover; f​/m​/x

Overview

Who We Are

At Fossil Group
, we are part of an international team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We're committed to long-term value creation, driven by technology and our core values:
Authenticity
, Grit
, Curiosity
, Humor
, and Impact
. If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a diverse, global setting, we want to hear from you.

Make an Impact

We are seeking a talented and driven FP&A Senior Specialist, EMEA to join our EMEA FP&A team in Basel on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). In this role, you will support the tactical execution of EMEA regional financial processes and partner closely with the sales organization to drive profitability and deliver annual goals.

This is a hybrid position based in our Basel office. You will be required to work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. This role reports directly to the Head of EMEA FP&A.

• Deliver regular and ad-hoc actionable financial and commercial insights to key stakeholders (Head of EMEA FP&A, EMEA Executive Leadership Team, Head of Sales) to support decision-making and overall business management
• Provide clear commentary on performance drivers, risks, and opportunities to strengthen profitability and target delivery
• Analyse the EMEA P&L during month/quarter end close and provide qualitative insights to stakeholders
• Ensure accurate reporting and highlight key variances versus plan/forecast, including root cause analysis
• Own the execution of EMEA regional forecasting processes, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
• Support alignment of regional financial forecasts with market/commercial sales and operational plans
• Partner closely with the Head of EMEA FP&A to proactively drive insight, support, and challenge business assumptions
• Collaborate with commercial teams to improve planning discipline and drive performance outcomes
• Support the development of regional standards and dashboards in collaboration with Global Shared Services and BI teams
• Leverage planning and reporting tools to improve transparency, consistency, and speed of insights

• 3–4 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, and/or controlling functions
• Strong business partnering skills and ability to collaborate effectively with commercial teams
• Resilient, proactive, persuasive, and determined to make an impact
• Experience in international environments, ideally within consumer/lifestyle products
• Strong analytical capabilities and excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP and planning/reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion or similar)
• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Fluent in English; additional European language skills are an advantage

• A collaborative, international environment with exposure to regional leadership and commercial decision-making
• Opportunities to develop through broad EMEA scope and cross-functional partnership
• A hybrid working model that supports focus and connection
• A culture that values ownership, pragmatism, and continuous improvement

Fossil Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If you need any accommodations during the interview process, just let us know at