LVMH - Management Controller

Job description

Company : Fashion Group UK
Business group : Fashion & Leather Goods
Under the supervision of Finance Director, to assist in maintaining Financial reporting, controlling & planning functions as well as internal control for our fashion brands.
In liaison with individual Finance Head Offices of the brands, Retail / Store Managers and internal accounting team.
FINANCIAL REPORTING, CONTROLLING & PLANNING
>  Prepare and publish IFRS management accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet) on a monthly basis :
- Review of the monthly package for each brand including balance sheet reports and follow-up with accountants to adjust any issue
- Preparation of Stock and Purchases reconciliation's and monthly accruals
- In charge of Syrus input for month end (and budget)
- Instruct accounting team on journals to prepare each closing
>  Coordinate and direct the preparation of initial and revised financial forecasts and report variances
>  Controlling / Analysing
- Explanation of variances between budget and actuals to Head Office on a monthly basis
- Develop standardised reports including sales, discount analysis etc
- Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for Capital investments, Sales, Stock, Margin, Communication and Selling Expenses
- Focus on gross margin evolution/profitability by store
- Analysis of variances with stock controller and store manager
- P&L reviews and ad hoc analysis with Brands Retail Managers
INTERNAL CONTROL
>  Assure powers in place are aligned with approved delegations
>  Cooperate with IC department to develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
OTHER TASKS
>  Liaising with store managers regularly and assisting in any finance or operational issues or queries they may have
>  Participation in stock takes (twice a year), process stock take adjustments in Stock system
>  Analysis of variances with stock controller and store manager
>  Assist with process improvement projects

Desired profile

Experience required : Minimum 2 years
Education and experience :
>  Experience of 3-4 years in a similar role. Familiarity with the Fashion industry & retail business is a plus
>  Degree with major in Finance, Master in Finance 1 or 2, DESCF, CIMA or Newly qualified ACCA candidate
>  Software: advanced knowledge Excel, good knowledge of Power Point, experience with corporate ERP (JDE) and reporting systems (Syrus) is a real plus.
>  Fluency in English. French and/or Spanish is a plus
Person specification :
>  Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously
>  High level of detail orientation as well as strong analytical and accounting skills
>  Good communication, autonomous, rigorous, pro-active, committed to quality
>  Precision, strong commitment and high energy
>  Ability to work collaboratively and when under pressure
>  Ability to deal with different deadlines, ad-hoc requests and prioritise workload.