Brand Controller

Inside Lvmh; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Guerlain Benelux, based in Brussels, seeks an FP&A professional to drive financial planning, analysis, and control for Benelux and Netherlands operations. You will partner with local and central management to deliver accurate reporting and informed decision-making.

The role emphasizes monthly closings, budgeting, and continuous process improvement, requiring strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and IFRS knowledge. Fluency in French and English is essential; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business controlling or FP&A roles.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and accounting policies.

Responsabilités

• Support monthly business performance with variance analyses of revenue, margins and costs.
• Assess activity profitability by customer and by product line.
• Monitor departmental running expenses and assist monthly closings and budgeting with Accounting.
• Prepare timely full financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and provision/ accrual documentation.
• Generate monthly management reports and ad-hoc analyses.
• Support Marketing on Advertising & Promotions costs (POSM, local purchases, media).
• Evaluate capex investments and conduct financial appraisals.
• Provide mentorship to FP&A intern.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

IFRS knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Outils

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager for the Benelux and supporting Country General Managers of Guerlain Belux and Guerlain Netherlands, as a member of the Benelux Shared Service Organization based in Brussels, this role is articulated around two main areas:

• preparation and presentation of financial information coupled with business performance analysis to support decision-making of local and central management teams
• financial control and process improvement to establish activity profitability

Job responsabilities

• Controlling and supportive challenge of monthly business performance:
• variance analysis for revenue, margins and operating/marketing costs,
• activity profitability (by customer and by product line),
• monitoring of departmental running expenses
• Involvement in monthly closings and budgeting processes in close cooperation with the Accounting team (accurate and timely preparation of full financial statements: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow as well monthly provision/accruals documentation);
• Preparation of monthly management reports;
• On-going support to the Marketing team regarding Advertising & Promotions costs follow-up (POSM, local purchase, media);
• Financial evaluation of investment projects (capex);
• Various ad-hoc analysis.
• Provides coaching and mentorship to the FP&A intern

Profile

• Possesses 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in business controlling, supported by a strong foundation in financial accounting
• Proven ability to thrive in a complex, product-focused, and international environment
• Previous experience in auditing is valued
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to develop and present clear and concise reports. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Strong understanding of accounting policies and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player
• Experienced with reporting/consolidation and integrated operating systems (SAP)
• Comprehensive understanding of market dynamics relevant to the company's operations.
• Demonstrates a creative and investigative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet tight deadlines
• Fluency in French and English is required, and a good knowledge of Dutch is a considerable asset