Brand Controller

Job description

  

Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.

THE COMPANY

 

Richemont owns several of the world's leading companies in the field of luxury goods, with particular strengths in jewellery, luxury watches and writing instruments.

Our Maisons encompass several of the most prestigious names in the luxury industry.

 

 KEY RESULT AREAS AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·           Key responsibility 1: Financial Planning for a selection of Maisons

§  Coordinate the overall budgeting and weekly/monthly forecasting process according to guidelines from Maison HQ and Group Finance

§  Prepare the annual budget and quarterly landing estimates according to management’s business assumptions

§  Support in preparing the strategic business plan as part of the annual budgeting process

§  Assist the Maisons management in compiling the budget presentation to Maison HQ, as and when required

·           Key responsibility 2 ： Business Support

§  Provide financial support on business decisions especially on new investments, new structures and new business deals, highlighting potential risks and opportunities for Maison management to make informed decisions

§  Identify areas for cost savings and assist Maison management in looking for efficiency improvement in operations

 

·           Key responsibility 3 : Performance Reporting and Analysis

§  Prepare monthly management reports for local Maison management, Maison Headquarters, and the Richemont Group

§  Provide monthly financial comments and analysis on Maison performance and highlight variances to budget

§  Develop the performance management system to facilitate the measurement of each Maison’s performance

§  Provide active feedback to Maison/Finance management in areas where control is required

 

·           Key responsibility 4 ： Other responsibilities

§  As a key member of the Richemont Finance team, support and build the internal control culture and environment in the Maison

§  Work closely with the Financial Reporting team to ensure timely and accurate submission of Maison’s result

§  Assist in identifying and supporting the finance process improvement

§  Actively support the implementation of and Compliance with all relevant Company Policies and Procedures and IAS Standards

§  Participate in various cross-functional projects, e.g. Transfer Price setting, SAP ERP

 

JOB PROFILE 

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar discipline

 

Experience:

At least 5 Years of working experience in a multinational corporate environment with matrix structure with at least 3 years of relevant FP&A work experience

 

Skills required:

·        Strong strategic, financial planning and business analysis experience

·        Business acumen and solutions orientated

·        Oral and written English and Mandarin a must

·        Advance user of SAP / MS Excel / Powerpoint

 

Behavioural Competencies

·        Strong team player & communicator

·        Able to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, and balance multiple priorities and still contribute thoughtful and high-quality work deliverables

·        Pleasant and flexible personality

·        Mature, discipline, high degree of integrity and work ethics, self-motivated, independent