AddressSenior Business Controller (Finance), FTC
Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.
Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover)
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
The Senior Business Controller will be a key partner for brand managers of his / her scope in order to help them monitoring the financial aspect of their business and suggest best practices.
He / She will ensure consistent follow up, will control financial business processes, will analyse performance, will prepare short- and medium-term business plans, will gather information and initiate operational improvements when necessary.
Responsibilities:
Budgeting, Planning & Reporting (40%):
- Lead and co-ordinate the preparation of the annual Budget and quarterly Latest Estimate processes with Local & HQ teams
- Ad hoc work on 3-year planning scenarios
- Active participation in budget meetings
- Upload budget figures in local management report systems (SAP/ANAPLAN)
Commercial Support and Analysis (40%):
- Preparation of monthly FP&A reporting including variance analysis of actuals vs budget and prior year, and strong focus on cost savings when necessary with Brand manager and Directors of different functions
- Assist brands with various ad hoc reports/analysis
- Prepare investment requests
- Offer support to Marketing, Retail and Wholesale teams on spending, tracking and landing
- Run weekly and monthly sales reports for Richemont UK focusing on key figures by distribution channel (Retail, Wholesale & Ecom), by product category and by brands/boutiques via Power BI
Other Tasks (20%):
- Create and maintain the CO objects (profit centre, cost centre, internal order) and the customizing tables in SAP PR1
- Maintain the Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) matrix
- Review and prepare accounting adjustments during month end review including month end accruals and lease/rent review
- Monthly/quarterly input of management reporting and boutique reporting
- Identify opportunities to gain efficiency on processes via harmonisation, digitalisation and simplification
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
- Finance/Auditing background with strong emphasis on controlling
- Strong analytical skills, process oriented and able to analyse operational aspects of finance and business
- Computer skills – advanced knowledge of MS Office products (especially Excel) and proficient using SAP
- Fosters cross-functional collaboration and influences outcomes
- Exhibits advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills, demonstrates high degree of autonomy, eadership & initiative
- Takes ownership of complex tasks and provides mentorship
HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING?
You will be a significant member of the Richemont community. We strongly believe in internal development, mobility and offering various opportunities to enhance both your personal and professional development.
YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:
We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals:
1st Stage – After your application has been selected, our recruitment team will reach out to you within 2 weeks to conduct an introductory call
2nd Stage – Interview with the Head of Controlling at Richemont UK
3rd Stage – Interview with the CFO for Richemont UK
4th Stage – Interview with the HRBP for Richemont Finance
