Poste: Louis Vuitton is looking for a Head of Controlling for the Mediterranean region.
The Financial Controller is in charge of monitoring Financial Planning and Analysis as well as Internal Control / Financial Operation within the whole Mediterranean zone (Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Greece, Israel, and Turkey).
The Financial Controller is a key business partner for the region, being part of the regional finance team based in Madrid Head Office.
He reports to the CFO.
In a fast-growing environment and in a strong retail development context, the Financial Controller supports the retail teams, the different regional business departments, and the regional management.
He provides quality reports, financial analysis, business, and operational support to the Mediterranean Region and the Paris EMEA Zone and Central teams.
The Financial Controller travels regularly among the region to perform store operations reviews, reinforce internal control, and ensure a good level of financial operations in all Mediterranean stores.
Some travels to Paris to collaborate with Central and EMEA teams also occur.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the regional teams through Financial Planning and Business Analysis.Follow-up of Retail activities, KPI's, and financial operations.Be a key business partner for the different heads of department.Provide related financial analysis, KPI reports, and operational support.Prepare presentations/business reviews to the regional management.Monitor Budget and Recurring Financial Process.Carry out budget preparation and revision, in coordination with Paris EMEA and Central teams.Prepare monthly closing and provide CFO and General Management with relevant analysis of the P&L vs. last year, budget, and forecast.Participate in month-end meetings with EMEA Zone, presenting and analyzing the results.Work closely with the Accounting department to always provide consistent financial statements respecting tight deadlines.Provide stores' Operations Support / Ensure good level of regional Internal Control.Guarantee a strong level of internal control within the region for head office and stores.Perform regular operational reviews in all Mediterranean stores.Continuously improve procedures within the region with a positive business mindset.Ensure compliance within all major Group and local Internal Control official frameworks such as ERICA for LVMH or Corporate Governance program in Spain.Optimize Regional Profitability: bring new ideas with a creative and proactive spirit.Close follow-up of operational expenses.Provide to each head office department details of budget and costs follow-up.Follow-up on stores running expenses.Guarantee a fluid Purchasing process in line with LV standards and budget.Maintain contingency plan, analyze costs risk, and opportunities.Be a key business partner towards regional projects.Support strongly on the financial side Mediterranean retail projects (Return on Investment, Profitability, Sales potential, etc.
).Collaborate on Real Estate development (Lease monitoring, Capex, Investment analysis, rent valuation).Support yearly special events: on-site support, sales, and profitability analysis.Be a key financial partner on yearly specific projects.Profil- Master degree with minimum 8 years of experience as business controller in a multinational company, ideally having experience in the Retail Sector.
- Strong financial background.
Internal Control / Audit experience is a strong plus for the Mediterranean region.
- Client-oriented: always focus on external and internal customers on decision taken.
- Autonomous, business support, and curious attitude, strong interpersonal skills.
- Highly results-oriented, dynamic, positive, and proactive personality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptability and flexibility in dealing with stakeholders in a regional multicultural context.
- Teamwork & collaboration.
- Luxury & retail industry awareness.
- Advanced analytical and computer skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Basis of SAP and Syrus-Magnitude knowledge is a plus.
- Fluent in English.
RÉFÉRENCE: LVM17972
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