Industrial Cost Controlling Process Development

Industrial Cost Controlling Process Development

Position

JOB SCOPE AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Industrial Controlling Director (Finance), the role will have the crucial function of guiding the development and evolution of the Cost Controlling process within the Finance Team, acting as a coordinator for cross‑functional processes.

This position will be responsible for structuring methodologies and tools for cost control and promoting their continuous improvement. Its focus will also include the accurate and timely calculation of product costs throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring transparency in cost structures, supporting pricing and margin decisions, and providing deep analysis of manufacturing and supply chain cost drivers.

Job responsibilities

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

Cost Calculation & Standard Costing Control

• Support Operation Excellence team in developing and maintaining accurate standard cost calculations for existing and new products.
• Validate standard cost and ensure reliability on raw materials, labor, machine time, overheads’ costs and the relevant profitability
• Support budget and year-end processes with up-to-date product costing data.

Labor rates and overhead data provider

• Define yearly labor rates used in standard calculations in collaboration with HR
• Calculate yearly overheads used in standard calculations

New Product Introduction (NPI) Control

• Provide cost simulations and scenario analyses during development phases.
• Validate Operational Excellence projects in terms of cost impacts of design changes, material alternatives, and processes.
• Contribute to business cases with reliable cost projections.
• Lead strategic financial scenario analysis throughout all phases of new product development, providing predictive insights on cost impact and potential profitability. Develop and implement complex simulation frameworks that support go / no‑go decisions, pricing strategies, and product portfolio optimization, mitigating financial risks from the earliest stages of the product lifecycle.
• Serve as the strategic financial cornerstone for the validation and optimization of Operational Excellence (OpEx) projects and value initiatives related to NPI. Critically evaluate the cost impact of design changes, material alternatives, process innovations, and supply chain choices, providing robust financial analysis that guides the selection of the most efficient and profitable solutions, ensuring alignment with target cost objectives and expected margins for new products.

Variance & Margin Analysis

• Lead strategic collaboration with Headquarters and operational teams to define and implement advanced profitability analysis, ensuring alignment with business objectives and performance optimization at all levels. This includes proactively identifying margin improvement opportunities and evaluating the financial impact of strategic decisions.
• Coordinate the development of complex analytical frameworks and predictive models in collaboration with central and operational functions, to provide in-depth insights into the profitability of products; Ensure the consistency and accuracy of data used for analyses, proposing standards and best practices.

Development and Industrialization costs

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Lead critical and proactive analysis of actual vs. budget / forecast variances, identifying the root causes of significant deviations and their business impact. Develop advanced “root cause analysis” methodologies and predictive modeling to anticipate future deviations and propose strategic corrective actions.

Profile

Strategy

Process Development & Improvement

• Support the development and implementation of costing and reporting tools.
• Participate in projects to optimize costing models and Digital Transformation.
• Provide expert advice and decision support to top management and operations leaders, translating complex financial analyses into clear, actionable strategic recommendations to maximize corporate profitability. Regularly present analysis results and improvement proposals to executive committees.
• Foster a culture geared towards profitability and cost optimization through training and knowledge transfer to operational teams, facilitating the understanding of cost-revenue dynamics and the adoption of virtuous practices that positively influence the income statement.
• Provide strategic advisory based on variance analysis, supporting the definition of targeted action plans for performance recovery, cost optimization, and resource allocation. Act as a business partner for various company functions, facilitating the understanding of the financial implications of their decisions and fostering a culture of accountability for costs and results.

Network of Interaction

Internal:

Development, Vendor management, Procurement, Industrialization, Style, Central Controlling, Industrial Department Director

External:

France / Christian Dior Couture, HQ

Technical Skills - Portrait of a Perfect Candidate

• Degree in accounting, finance, industrial engineering, or related field.
• 4+Y years of experience in product costing or industrial controlling.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, ideally SAP CO-PC and PLM.
• Strong knowledge of BOMs, routings, and cost structures.
• Excellent Excel skills; BI tools are a plus.
• Attention to detail, structured thinking, and strong analytical skills.
• Good communication skills with non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in multi-product, multi-site environments.
• Knowledge of activity-based costing (ABC) or lean costing.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle costing (PLC) concepts.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.

Language: ENGLISH – fluent

French is a plus

Soft Skills

• Positive attitude
• Communication
• Demonstrating emotional intelligence
• Managing and improving relationships
• Presenting financial data in a clear and impactful way
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Results-oriented