Fashion & Accessories Manufacturing Project Controller - Fixed-Term (6 months)

Richemont; Bellevue; Vor Ort; CHF 105.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Richemont in Bellevue, Switzerland, seeks a Finance Controller to support a strategic project harmonizing manufacturing cost accounting across F&A Maisons. You will help optimize processes, implement common standards, and improve accuracy of reporting.

Reporting to the Head of F&A Manufacturing Controlling, you will perform gap analyses, KPI definition, and variance analysis, with international travel. Fluent in French and English; 3–5 years in controlling and knowledge of SAP/Anaplan are

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Control or similar.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in controlling, audit, project finance, or similar in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written); SAP and Anaplan knowledge preferred.

Aufgaben

• Participation in gap analysis with F&A teams to harmonize practices and standards.
• Support project definition and implementation: communicate accounting changes and budget/forecasting.
• Define and monitor KPIs; conduct benchmarking and challenge performance.
• Change management support including documenting new practices and training.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing cost elements

P&L cost structure

Project management

Data analytics

Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

University degree in Finance/Accounting/Management Control

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

Jobbeschreibung

BACKGROUND

This key role is part of a strategic project aimed at harmonizing accounting and financial practices within our F&A Maisons.

Join This Unique Opportunity To

• Actively contribute to the optimization of our processes and implementation of common standards
• Directly impact the efficiency and transparency of manufacturing finance.
• Contribute to a strategic and transformative project.
• Develop your skills in project management and process harmonization.
• Gain enriching and invaluable experience for your professional career, by collaborating with several F&A Maisons.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Based In Bellevue And Reporting To The Head Of F&A Manufacturing Controlling, Your Missions Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Participation in Gap analysis: Collaborate with F&A teams of Maisons to analyze manufacturing entities' financials, harmonize practices, ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, and support decision‑making.
• Support project definition and implementation phase: Validate and communicate accounting changes, assist F&A Maisons in adopting harmonized standards, including budget and forecasting.
• Support F&A finance team to elevate industrial finance expertise: Help entities to adopt the Group framework, establish an industrial setup, define and monitor KPIs, conduct benchmarking, and challenge performance.
• Change management support: Contribute to documenting new practices, user training (where relevant), support the implementation of new processes, and facilitate best practice sharing, liaising with IT as appropriate.
• Coordination and communication: Facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders (F&A teams of Maisons, IT, etc.), monitor project progress, and report to management as appropriate.

This role involves punctual travel in Europe.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

Transversal Skills

• Deep understanding of Manufacturing cost elements and related accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of P&L cost structure based on standards costs and variance analysis.
• Strong project management skills and methodologic approach.
• Data Analytics and reporting competencies. Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Highly developed analytical and synthesis skills.
• Flexibility and curiosity, with the ability to work autonomously and learn quickly.
• Dynamic team player, with excellent communication skills and ability to interact with diverse stakeholders, and challenge the status quo.
• Proactivity and initiative to propose improvement opportunities.

Education, Experience And Core Competencies

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Control or similar.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in controlling, audit, project finance, or a similar role, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Experience in the F&A sector is a plus.
• Certification in project management is an asset
• Knowledge of SAP and Anaplan is a plus.
• Fluent in both French and English (written and spoken) is essential.