SAINT LAURENT Controller

Job description

ABOUT SAINT LAURENT Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called ‘Rive Gauche’, synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio- cultural landscape. In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe. Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear.

ROLE

The Controller will support the Controlling Department in Monthly closing, Financial and Industrial reporting, forecast and budget activities. He/she will work on financial and industrial matters and will boost the controlling relationship with the Financial Shared Service Center and the Operations.

MISSION

·  Work together with the other controllers, ensuring accurate monthly reporting package in compliance with Group reporting roles and codes
·  Manage the intercompany reconciliations intracompany and intercompany
·  Liaise with accounting to check and ensure the correct booking / attribution of general ledger entries
·  Prepare focused analysis on specific topics (for example: cash flow main drivers, balance sheet variations, VAT credit, etc.);
·  Closely follow and cooperate with Controlling Manager and Financial Shared Service Center in the preparation of statutory financial statements
·  Help on the implementation of new financial flows / IT system change

PROFILE

·  Bachelor's Degree in Economics;
·  1 – 2 years of experience in this role in a big multinational environment;
·  Excellent quantitative and Financial Modelling skills
·  Knowledge of accounting, general ledger booking
·  Knowledge of National and International Financial Reporting Standards General Accepted Accounting Principles is a plus
·  Knowledge of Inventory Valuation
·  Proficiency in MS Office is needed, especially Excel (Pivot, Macro);
·  Knowledge of SAP FICO and HFM is preferred
·  Good level of English; knowledge of French is a plus;

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  Italy