Business Controller (Finance), FTC

Richemont owns some of the world's leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, watches, fashion and 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 (6 months)

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

The Business Controller will be a key partner for brand managers of his/her scope in order to help them monitor the financial aspect of their business and suggest best practices.

He/She will ensure consistent follow-up, control financial business processes, analyze performance, prepare short- and medium-term business plans, gather information, and initiate operational improvements when necessary.

Responsibilities:

Budgeting, Planning & Reporting:

• 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:

• Preparation of monthly FP&A reporting including variance analysis of actuals vs budget and prior year, with a strong focus on cost savings when necessary with Brand managers 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), product category, and brands/boutiques.

Other Tasks:

• Create and maintain the CO objects (profit center, cost center, 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.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Professional accounting qualification or University degree in Business Administration or similar, providing good knowledge of finance and accounting.
• Good knowledge of the tasks and tools of operational controlling.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze operational aspects of finance and business.
• Computer skills - extensive knowledge of MS Office products (especially Excel) and proficiency in SAP, Anaplan, and Power BI.
• Good communication skills and fluent in English - oral and written.
• High degree of autonomy and motivation.
• Capable of dealing with demanding deadlines.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and a taste for challenges.

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity.
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.
• We care for the world we live in.

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.

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