Head of FP&A

Richemont; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal voucher 8 EUR per working day

Annual bonus plan

Welfare

Job summary

Richemont, a world leader in luxury, seeks Head of FP&A to drive financial performance across Italy and Greece. You will own end-to-end planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic decisions.

You will lead a 7-person team, partner with the Finance Director and regional leaders, promote standardization, automation, and robust reporting in a dynamic multi-entity environment. Master's degree and international experience preferred; SAP and BI tools knowledge

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA certifications are advantageous.
• 10-15+ years in FP&A or Financial Controlling, with 7-8+ in senior roles in multinational environments.
• Experience abroad to thrive in a dynamic European environment.
• Proven record of driving financial performance and strategic decisions.
• Experience in luxury, pharma, or consumer goods sectors preferred.
• Leading finance transformation initiatives, including standardization and automation.
• Experience leading high-performing multi-entity finance teams.
• Knowledge of SAP; PowerBI/Tableau; Anaplan; Python preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A for Italy and Greece, directing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Provide financial insights to support decision making for Maisons and supporting functions.
• Manage a 7-person FP&A team, coaching and developing talent.
• Partner with the Finance Director and regional leaders to drive profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization in FP&A processes.
• Ensure governance and alignment between business decisions and financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

People development

Education

Master's degree in finance/Accounting/Economics

Professional certifications ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Tableau

Anaplan

Python

Job description

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories.Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them.At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

YOUR MISSION:
We are looking for Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial performance and strategic decision-making across Italy and Greece. This role will drive the FP&A function, ensure operational excellence and deliver critical insights within a dynamic, luxury environment including group maisons and supporting functions.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Forefront the end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles for Italy and Greece, ensuring strategic alignment, accuracy, and timely execution to drive Group objectives.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financials, ensuring correct accounting, alignment with budget/forecast expectations, and proactively identify variances and collaborate with business leaders to implement corrective actions and strategic adjustments. Provide clear communication of financial performance to the Finance Director.
• Foster a culture of strategic business partnering - Lead decision making through financial analysis to identify critical risks and opportunities. Translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations that optimize profitability, support key business initiatives, and drive sustainable growth and strategic evolution for our Maisons in Italy and Greece.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis for capital investment projects, evaluating feasibility, potential returns, and strategic impact.
• Champion continuous improvement, standardization, and automation within FP&A processes. Leverage advanced financial modeling and reporting to enhance efficiency, data integrity
• Support financial governance and compliance, collaborating closely with accounting, tax, and compliance teams. Proactively review and challenge accounting positions to ensure alignment between business decisions and financial reporting.

People Management and Collaboration across the company

• Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing FP&A team of 7 people, cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
• Drive the development of team members through effective coaching, performance management, feedback and tailored training opportunities, fostering learning agility and a collaborative mindset.
• Support a culture of collaboration with other finance functions – one finance approach – and with brands and support functions.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor, building robust relationships with the Finance Director, supporting functions’ directors and Maisons’ management, regional teams, and key internal stakeholders to influence strategic decisions and drive financial outcomes.
• Demonstrate Courage by speaking up on critical financial matters, taking accountability for financial outcomes, and ensuring transparent communication of insights, even when delivering challenging news

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is essential.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) are highly advantageous.
• Extensive Leadership Experience:10-15+ years of progressive global experience in FP&A or Financial Controlling, with a minimum of 7-8 years in senior positions, multinational organizations is mandatory.
• Experience abroad is highly recommended to thrive in our extremely dynamic environment, fostering an open mind, flexibility, and the ability to think differently, while also enabling effective collaboration across Europe.
• Demonstrated track record of driving financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making consistently delivering significant, quantifiable results.
• Experience across luxury, pharma, or consumer goods sectors is highly preferred, showcasing adaptability and diverse industry insights.
• Proven expertise in leading finance transformation initiatives, including process standardization, automation, and optimization.
• Significant experience in leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing finance teams within a multi-entity or international environment.
• Preferable knowledge of SAP; PowerBI/Tableau; Anaplan; Python

CCNL Commercio

Salary Range 80K - 90K€

Annual Bonus Plan

8 EUR Meal Voucher per working day

Welfare

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