Management Controller

Main responsibilities

• Business Partner
• Contribute to management control activities by working closely with the Regional Management Control Manager.
• Prepare and share dashboards with operational departments relating to logistics KPIs and real estate expenses. Analyze these indicators jointly with operational teams to explain trends and performance drivers.
• Reconcile IT operating expenses (OPEX) and communication costs.
• Work closely with the Retail Merchandising team to identify potential risks related to inventory provisions and highlight items requiring prioritization for sale.
• Respond to operational requests and support the development of new KPIs, reports, and dashboards based on business needs.
• Collaborate with Internal Control, Inventory Management, and business teams on inventory-related matters.
• Participate in key controlling and performance management projects.
• Budget, Three-Year Plan and Forecasts
• Prepare the annual budget, reestimate and three-year business plan in close collaboration with the Regional Management Control Manager and other departments.
• Prepare inventory forecasts and wholesale projections.
• Prepare treasury forecasts.
• Challenge budget owners on assumptions, forecasts, and opportunities for budget optimization.
• Prepare summary notes commenting on budget performance and forecast updates.
• Support Financial Control requests and initiatives.
• Financial Reporting
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly accruals and variance analysis (Actual vs Budget and Actual vs Prior Year).
• Contribute to the smooth execution of accounting close processes in collaboration with the Regional Management Control Manager and other stakeholders within the division.
• Review quarterly regional re-invoicing activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting closings for the assigned scope.
• Prepare and submit reporting packages in dedicated Group reporting tools in accordance with established deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of closing memos.
• Support the Accounting team during external audits by responding to auditors' queries and requests.
• Other Responsibilities
• Assist in the preparation of business cases and payback analysis for new projects.
• Review margin analysis and inventory reconciliations.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis upon request.
• Support the deployment, enhancement, and upgrade of Group financial tools and systems, acting as a key contributor to project implementation activities.
  
  

Requirements & Capabilities:

Technical Skills

• Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Finance.
• Experience within a Big Four firm would be an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Power BI.
• Experience with financial systems such as CEGID and SAP.
• Fluency in English is required; French would be considered an asset.
  
  

Personal Skills

• High standards of accuracy, rigor and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, coupled with strong synthesis skills.
• Autonomous, proactive, and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to operational excellence.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, initiative, and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, seek feedback, and make recommendations.
• Strong team spirit and customer-service orientation, with a focus on supporting internal stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Strong alignment with Hermès values and culture.
  
  

A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 25,185 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in over 300 stores around the world.