Business Controller (Temporary) - Cartier
Job Details
(6 months contract)
MAIN PURPOSE
The Cartier Business Controller is in charge of assisting local Brand Management with all financial matters related to their activity in the region, in line with Richemont Group accounting and reporting standards. He/she is therefore a key business partner of the Brand teams, providing local Brand management with all financial information or analysis required to take relevant and appropriate decisions in order to grow their business in the region in a sustainable way.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of Cartier Regional FP&A Manager, the main responsibilities of the Cartier Business Controller are:
Business partner
- Works closely with the Brand teams in order to provide clarity on all financial matters and therefore facilitate appropriate decision making.
- Contributes to the development of a financial / internal control culture within the Brand.
Monthly Closing and Reporting
- Works efficiently with the Accounting team, ensuring that all relevant accounting entries are booked properly, in line with IFRS and Group standards.
- Calculates accruals compliant with standard accounting rules (IFRS/Group), and liaises with Accounting so that all required entries are booked in a timely manner.
- Analyses gross margin and discount levels, and reports any deviation with Brands targets.
- Reviews inventories (including ageing and determination of relevant provisions) and coordinates with the Brand so that any potential issue is timely addressed.
- Delivers timely and accurate monthly reports to the brands (sales reports, detailed P&Ls, Capex monitoring, scorecards, management reporting, ad hoc analysis)
- Prepares and analyses Brand P&L (by Boutique/Department) and balance sheet
- Alerts local Brand Management / Regional FP&A Manager of any identified risk or deviation with validated budgets.
- Follows up main Brands costs (communication, selling costs, personnel costs...).
- Ensures correct and timely completion of Group Management reporting.
Budgeting
- Lead brands' budget processes including timely preparation, analysis and submission of Budgets and Latest Estimates in the Group's financial reporting systems, in line with Brands and Group requirements and standards.
Internal Control & Process Improvement
- Participates in the monitoring of Swiss SOX within the subsidiary.
- Contributes to the formalization or continuous improvement of standard operating procedures and processes.
- Contributes to the improvement of controlling processes and systems by identifying areas of improvement and leading initiatives and projects to address them.
- Spreads best practices across the department.
Interactions
- Liaises with other teams of the Finance Department (Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Retail Back-Office), local Brands teams, other Richemont functions (IT, Logistics, HR, Customer Service), Brand HQ in Europe.
PROFILE
- University Master Degree in Finance / Business School / Engineering School
- 8-10 years of successful professional experience in Audit / Business Controlling
- Strong finance technical skill and accuracy
- High mental agility and ability to deal with complexity
- Pro-activeness / Innovation ability
- Ability to interact with multiple and different stakeholders with on open mind-set
- Ability to lead projects
- Team player
- Hands-on
- Fluent in English
- SAP knowledge is a plus
Company
With some +35,000 colleagues worldwide, the Group comprises 18 Maisons and two online distributors. We apply our avant-garde mindset, artistic vision and craftsmanship to watch-making, jewellery, writing instruments and high-end fashion and accessories. Each Maison and e-commerce platform functions as an international business with a family feel and is led by an entrepreneurial spirit and respect for tradition, making the Group a game changer in the high luxury industry. Innovation is at our core. Our history is marked by the achievements of our people. They push the limits and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. By encouraging innovation across our business and making it a priority, we deliver the ultimate high luxury experience. They participate in groundbreaking ventures like the YNAP/Alibaba startup and our own research and development hub Micro city. Focused on the horizon, the Group maintains its position as an established industry leader.
- Location
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Geneva
CH
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