Fashion and Watches & Fine Jewellery Financial Controller

CHANEL; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand in the United States is seeking a Financial Controller to drive financial excellence within the organization. This role entails overseeing P&L construction, participating in strategic financial projects, and collaborating across teams in a high-growth environment. Candidates should have 3–6 years of experience and a Master's degree in Finance or a related field. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in financial systems are essential.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

International exposure

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' successful experience in Controlling, Audit, or Financial projects.
• English is mandatory; any local language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee P&L construction and all financial cycles.
• Communicate risks/opportunities in Advertising & Promotion costs.
• Participate in CAPEX requests for new, relocated, or renovated Points of Sale.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Financial analysis

Knowledge of Excel

Strategical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Business, or Engineering

Tools

MS-Office

PowerBI

PowerQuery

Job description

MISSION

As a Fashion and Watches & Fine Jewellery Financial Controller, you will be a vital member of our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team, reporting directly to the Head of FP&A. You will drive financial excellence across BenSca markets, assisting in shaping strategy, guiding growth, and ensuring the highest standards of financial performance. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the financial landscape for Fashion and Watches & Fine Jewellery, collaborating with leaders across Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway to deliver actionable insights and robust forecasts. You will challenge the status quo, support business decisions with rigour, and help steer the BenSca markets towards their strategic ambitions. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, are passionate about fashion, luxury, and working with numbers across diverse teams, this is your opportunity to make an impact at the heart of the European region.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Fashion and Watches & Fine Jewellery Controlling

• Oversee P&L construction and all financial cycles (Budget, Quarterly Forecasts, Monthly Forecasts, Multi-Year Plans), ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Maintain direct contact with relevant departments, including BenSca Fashion & W&FJ Directors.
• Forecast and monitor Advertising & Promotion costs, Boutique Expenses, and proactively communicate risks/opportunities.
• Lead financial closing cycles in collaboration with accounting and other teams, ensuring reliable and timely data in information systems.
• Analyze variances between forecasts and actuals and share insights with management for informed decision-making.
• Analyze sales data by POS, nationality, product line, and month, investigating significant variances.
• Participate in CAPEX requests for new, relocated, or renovated Points of Sale.
• Prepare budget, strategic, and ad hoc presentations for Top Management with the Head of FP&A and CFO.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.

Internal Controls

• Act as a business partner to retail teams on finance and stock operation matters; plan and lead annual stock counts.
• Serve as the main contact for European Retail Procedures, ensuring understanding and application by retail teams.
• Review cash payments monthly for compliance.
• Monitor special stock movements and petty cash; analyze cycle count and RFID reports.
• Track staff quotas, product loans, and conduct quarterly checks on Press and W&FJ stock.

Strategic Financial Projects

• Represent BenSca FP&A in global and European IT projects implementing new financial systems (e.g., COUPA, ORION, SCORE, Hero), including pilot initiatives.
• Lead local and European automation and simplification projects (“Future of Finance”) to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, prioritize automation and simplification efforts, and ensure adequate training for users.
• Collaborate across departments to develop and embed new financial tools.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS EXPERIENCE

• Career Progression: Exposure to local, regional and global projects, with opportunities for development across the CHANEL Finance organization.
• Strategic Impact: Direct involvement in shaping financial and business strategy for a dynamic, high-growth region.
• Professional Growth: Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams; gain expertise in advanced financial systems and data analysis tools.
• Team Culture: Join a supportive, passionate, and diverse team committed to excellence, innovation, and personal development.
• International Exposure: Work closely with colleagues across multiple countries and cultures, expanding your professional network.

PROFILE

• 3–6 years’ successful experience in Controlling, Audit or Financial projects.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or Engineering (with a joint course).
• Position based in Brussels (Belgium) or Amsterdam (Netherlands); periodic business travel within BenSca and Europe.

SKILLS

• English is MANDATORY. Any local language is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, dynamic and continually seeking improvement.
• Business understanding, strategical thinking.
• Positive & team oriented.
• Thorough knowledge of information systems, especially MS-Office and Excel. Proficient and curious about new IT technologies (PowerBI, PowerQuery, Copilot…).

At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to CHANEL.