LG Manufacturing Controller Manager

LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton; Firenze; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An esteemed luxury goods company is looking for an LG Manufacturing Controller to oversee financial operations across multiple production plants in Florence, Italy. This role involves leading a team of controllers, ensuring cost control, managing budgets, and supporting strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing finance, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing finance.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing finance teams.
• Fluent in English.

Mansioni

• Lead financial controlling function across five production plants.
• Coordinate annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Support strategic planning with Operations and Executive Management.

Conoscenze

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Variance analysis

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Strumenti

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Position

The LG Manufacturing Controller leads the financial controlling function across five production plants, managing a team of site controllers and ensuring consistency in cost control, reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency, improving cost transparency, and supporting strategic decisions at both plant and corporate levels.

Job Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Manage, develop, and support a team of 5 plant controllers across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Ensure alignment of local practices with corporate financial and controlling standards.
• Facilitate regular team meetings, knowledge sharing, and performance reviews.

2. Financial Oversight & Standardization

• Oversee month-end closings, cost center reporting, and analysis for all plants.
• Ensure standard cost structures are implemented and maintained uniformly across sites.
• Develop and enforce consistent policies for inventory valuation, fixed asset management, and cost allocations.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

• Coordinate annual budgets and rolling forecasts across all plants.
• Consolidate and analyze plant performance metrics including COGS, variances, labor, and overhead efficiency.
• Provide in-depth analysis on deviations, trends, and risks with actionable recommendations.

4. Strategic Business Support

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Management to support strategic planning.
• Contribute to capacity planning, make-or-buy decisions.
• Lead ad hoc financial analyses and scenarios for cross-plant operational decisions.

5. Continuous Improvement & Internal Controls

• Identify and implement best practices in controlling processes across sites.

Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (Master’s or CPA/CMA a strong plus). 8+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing controllers or plant finance teams. Solid knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and variance analysis in an industrial setting. Proven experience with multi-plant operations and matrix management. Expertise in ERP systems (preferably SAP). Advanced Excel skills, knowledge of Power BI or similar tools is a plus. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence across levels. Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments. Understanding of supply chain and production KPIs. Willingness to travel to plant locations (10–30%). Fluent in English.

Additional Information

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the House of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d’art”. Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes.

Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.

Contract

Permanent

Experience

Minimum 5 years

Type

Full Time

Function

Finance