Distribution Control Manager
The position is based in Rome. Reporting to the Worldwide Management Control Director, the Distribution Control Manager is responsible for the supervision of the financial analysis and reporting of all retail, wholesale and licenses activities worldwide. It includes P&L analysis, Capex reporting, Inventory and financial performance KPI’s.
He/she, acting as a real Business partner, contributes to the objective’s settings of Distribution entities and structure 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 kpi’s
- Participate 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 kpi’s 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
- 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 counterpart in all the Zones and in the Headquarter. The 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.
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