*There are two independent companies named Peek & Cloppenburg in Germany with their headquarters in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. This website refers to Peek & Cloppenburg B.V. & Co. KG, Düsseldorf, which stores can be found here . Over 160 stores, 16,000 employees, 120 years’ experience: at the international fashion company Peek & Cloppenburg*, with its headquarters in Vienna and Düsseldorf, traditional family values meet a dynamic industry. For us, fashion isn’t just a product – it’s our common language. Here, you’re not just an employee – you become part of our community. A fashion community in which you can live doing what you love. Let’s create the future of retail. Together. As an affiliated companyof Peek & Cloppenburg* B.V. & Co. KG Düsseldorf, JC Brand AG is at the heart of the group's new private label strategy. Together, we are creating a dynamic, creative private label organization that combines the brand DNA of Peek & Cloppenburg* Düsseldorf with fresh ideas, market trends, and entrepreneurial spirit. *There are two independent companies Peek & Cloppenburg with their headquarters in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. This advertisement refers to the Düsseldorf group of companies, whose store locations you can find here: peek-cloppenburg.de/de/stores . WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

StrategicBusiness Partnership & Executive Steering:

You act as a trusted strategic co-pilot to theManaging Director and Group Finance, shaping business strategy, steering rapidgrowth, and establishing robust financial governance. ComprehensivePerformance Steering:

You oversee all strategic controlling activities, designing scalablebudgeting, forecasting,



and margin-steering frameworks across all collectionsand channels Infrastructure& Operational Scaling:

You design, build, and oversee the financial operations, financial ITsystems, and governance infrastructure required to seamlessly manage a scalingvolume. ProcessArchitecture & Greenfield Development:

You thrive in an entrepreneurial environmentwith low initial process maturity. You build scalable financial structures,internal control systems (ICS), and reporting frameworks from scratch. ExternalPartner & SSC Governance:

You lead and develop your local team while steering external partnersand managing the service relationship with the central Shared Service Centre(SSC) to ensure high-quality, timely financial reporting and execution. PrivateLabel & Commercial Performance Control:

You drive end-to-end commercial controllingwith a strong focus on Private Label dynamics, unit economics, landed-costcalculations, and multi-channel margin optimization. Cash,Liquidity & Working Capital Governance:

You actively manage local cash flows, monitorworking capital requirements in alignment with group-given inventory targets,and mitigate financial risks to ensure rock-solid liquidity during rapidscaling. MatrixReporting Setup:

Directreporting line to local Managing Director; functional reporting line to GroupFinance leadership.



WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Your educational background: You hold a university degree (Bachelor/Master) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and professional certifications are a strong plus. Your strengths:

You combine strategic board-level vision with a pragmatic, hands-on execution mindset. You bridge start-up agility with corporate governance standards and demonstrate strong leadership, mentorship, and matrix stakeholder management skills across dual reporting lines. Your profile:

You bring 8–10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience (CFO, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Director) with mandatory experience in Private Label business models (Fashion, Apparel, FMCG, or Consumer Goods). You have a proven track record in scale-up and greenfield environments and are fluent in Spanish and English (German is a plus). WHAT WE OFFER

Room to Grow:

Be part of an exciting new chapter from day one. In our Madrid design hub, your ideas and creativity will have a direct impact and help shape the future of our brand. Start-Up Spirit, Strong Foundation:

Experience the energy and flexibility of a start-up environment supported by the stability, structure, and reach of one of Europe’s leading fashion groups. International Collaboration:

Work with a diverse and inspiring team from across Europe, united by creativity, curiosity, and a shared passion for progress. Work out on site:

You have free access to the fitness room located in the building, perfect for fitting movement and energy boosts easily into your workday.

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📌 Director Finance (m/f/d) (Madrid)
🏢 Peek & Cloppenburg KG Wien
📍 Madrid