Financial Controller APAC

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

Purpose

The Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring robust financial performance management, financial governance, and accurate reporting across the assigned market. The role provides financial insights to support business decisions, ensures the integrity of financial information, and contributes to the achievement of business objectives through strong financial control and performance analysis.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Weekly & Monthly Reporting
• Ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Respect group and local deadlines at all times
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
• Ensure financial data are reliable (Hyperion / BusinessObjects / SAP)
• Prepare Clear, accurate management reports & presentations.
• Financial analyses and performance reviews for management.
• Continuously improve reporting efficiency, quality, and automation.
• Budgets/Forecasts/MTP
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term planning processes.
• Coordinate and consolidate financial inputs from relevant departments and APAC Markets.
• Review and challenge assumptions to ensure the consistency and robustness of the overall financial model, including P&L, capital expenditure, and working capital.
• Ensure financial risks are identified, monitored, and appropriately mitigated.
• Prepare accurate and insightful analyses and management presentations.
• Support decision-making through financial modelling and business performance analysis.
• Consolidate financial data accurately and within required timelines in Hyperion and other reporting tools.
• Monitor financial performance and analyze variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Business Support
• Monitoring of the business:
• Monitor expenses & KPIs to ensure company targets are achieved
• Partner with key business functions to provide financial guidance and challenge.
• Translate financial results into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Support commercial and operational initiatives
• Through financial analysis and realize ad hoc analysis as required by the management
• Through investment business plans (CARs) preparation and analysis before validation by the management
• Contribute to profitability improvement, growth equation and cost optimization initiatives.
• Process improvement
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Support finance transformation and automation initiatives.
• Participate to SAP project (global project) on APAC Market.
• Promote data quality, standardization, and operational efficiency.

Education & Qualifications

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

Technical Skills And Core Competencies

• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase, HFM, BusinessObjects, SAP, or comparable financial systems.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into clear business insights.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within reporting timelines.