APAC Financial Controller - Financial & Planning Lead

Lacoste; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lacoste in Hong Kong seeks a Financial Controller to lead robust financial performance management, governance, and reporting across the APAC market. The role provides key insights to support business decisions, ensures data integrity, and drives cost optimization and efficiency improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling, experience with Hyperion/SAP, and a background in multinational fashion or retail environments.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Recognized professional accounting qualification is preferred.
• Significant experience in financial controlling, financial planning & analysis, or management accounting.
• Experience within a multinational organization, preferably in retail, consumer goods, or fashion.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and business-performance management.
• Experience across multiple markets or in an international environment is preferred.
• Fluent in English both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly & monthly reporting activities and ensure timely closings.
• Maintain accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with group policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Coordinate financial data and inputs from APAC markets and relevant departments.
• Provide financial analyses and performance reviews for management.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Multi-market experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor in Finance/Accounting

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Hyperion Essbase

HFM

BusinessObjects

SAP

Job description

Lacoste in Hong Kong seeks a Financial Controller to lead robust financial performance management, governance, and reporting across the APAC market. The role provides key insights to support business decisions, ensures data integrity, and drives cost optimization and efficiency improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling, experience with Hyperion/SAP, and a background in multinational fashion or retail environments.