Brand Controller

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics in Brussels seeks an experienced FP&A Manager for the Benelux region to support decision-making with financial reporting and performance analysis. The role combines financial planning, analysis and control to drive profitability and fiscal discipline in a multinational setting.

Based in Brussels, you will lead monthly closings, budget processes, and provide insights to central and local management teams, mentoring the FP&A intern and coordinating with Marketing on cost

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in business controlling with a solid accounting foundation.
• Auditing experience valued.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Strong understanding of IFRS.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with reporting/consolidation and integrated systems (SAP).
• Fluency in French and English; Dutch knowledge is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Controlling and providing constructive challenge to monthly business performance (variance analysis for revenue, margins and costs).
• Assess activity profitability by customer and by product line; monitor departmental expenses.
• Participate in monthly closings and budgeting with Accounting for full financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Prepare monthly management reports.
• Support Marketing on Advertising & Promotions costs (POSM, local purchases, media).
• Finance evaluation of capex/investment projects.
• Conduct various ad-hoc analyses.
• Provide coaching to the FP&A intern.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

IFRS

Communication

Team player

Multinational experience

Financial modeling

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager for the Benelux and supporting Country General Manager of Parfums Christian Dior SA, 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 Responsibilities

• 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