Distribution Control Manager

Fendi; Roma; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading luxury brand in Rome is seeking a Distribution Control Manager responsible for overseeing financial analysis across retail, wholesale, and licensure activities. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the fashion sector. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, monitoring performance metrics, and leading budget processes. This full-time role requires advanced Excel and Power BI skills, with international travel on an ad-hoc basis as needed.

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally within fashion or luxury.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI.

Mansioni

• Supervise financial analysis and reporting for all retail and wholesale activities.
• Monitor Retail Performance and propose action plans to improve KPIs.
• Prepare and present financial results to executives.

Conoscenze

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Accounting principles

Project management

Fluency in English

Teamwork under pressure

Formazione

Experience of at least 8 years in a similar position

Strumenti

SAP

Corporate ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

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Position The position is based in Rome. Reporting to the Worldwide Management Control Director, the Distribution Control Manager is responsible for supervising the financial analysis and reporting of all retail, wholesale and license activities worldwide. It includes P&L analysis, Capex reporting, inventory and financial performance KPIs.

He/she, acting as a real Business partner, contributes to the objective setting of Distribution entities and structures adequate reporting tools, working with other Central departments and the Regions.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare and publish on a timely manner monthly financial analysis of Retail, Wholesale and Licenses activities. It includes:

• Assure that deadlines of month-end and year-end closing are matched by Distribution Entities
• Monitor Retail Performance and Profitability, proactively propose action plan to improve Retail & Financial KPIs
• Focus on cost variance and margin analysis
• Prepare and present results to company executives together with a comprehensive commentary and understanding of the performance
• Analyse P&L, inventory, margin, cash flow and Capex
• Relate directly to LVMH for Sales & Capex reporting

Coordinate and manage the preparation of the budget and the other financial forecasts processes, including:

• Design and oversee the execution of all forecast phases within its perimeter
• Contribute in rule and target settings
• Provide analysis and findings
• Support the Company executives in the construction of Budget Presentation to LVMH
• Lead the Capex request towards LVMH, for all store and retail related investments

Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. It includes:

• Supervision and definition of Sales, Profit and Capex reporting
• Propose and implement proactively enhancements to existing analysis to adapt to business reality and evolutions/opportunities
• Cost optimization opportunities and efficiency through analysis of various retail performance KPIsParticipate and contribute to the Open To Buy process in coordination with Supply Chain and Merchandising
• Be a key partner of IT departments bringing Innovation and Efficiency in all finance related developments and implementations. Validate KPIs and methodology in place
• Collaborate with and be seen as a genuine business partner by department heads that set the platform for a true understanding of business processes
• Additional controller duties as necessary

Profile

The ideal candidate has an experience of at least 8 years in a similar position, preferably in a fashion/luxury company.

Other Skills Required

• Advanced Excel and Power Point knowledge
• Knowledge of Power BI
• Experience with corporate ERP and reporting systems
• Through knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Knowledge of SAP
• Fluency in English; French is a plus
• Precision, strong commitment and high energy
• Project management expertise
• Ability to team-work under pressure
• Ability to deal with different deadlines, ad-hoc requests and prioritize the different tasks

Additional Information

In this role, the candidate will work closely with counterparts in all the Zones and in the Headquarter. They will build and maintain a strong work relationship with controllers of the Subsidiaries around the World as well as with the Top Management.

International travel might be required on an ad-hoc basis.

LVMH is committed to non-discrimination and respect of each person’s singularities. We recognize and recruit all types of talent.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry