Brand Controller

Parfums Christian Dior; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The FP&A role in Brussels, reporting to the FP&A Manager for the Benelux, supports Guerlain Belux and Guerlain Netherlands with financial planning, analysis and reporting to guide local and central management.

You will contribute to monthly closings, budgeting, capital expenditure evaluations, and provide coaching to the FP&A intern while working in a product-focused, international environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in business controlling with accounting background.
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Responsabilités

• Controlling and supportive challenge of monthly business performance.
• 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

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

IFRS

SAP

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Outils

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Description du poste

Role

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 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