Business Controller (Finance), FTC

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 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:

• 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, 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

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 analyse operational aspects of finance and business
• Computer skills – extensive knowledge of MS Office products (especially Excel) and proficient using SAP & Anaplan & 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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