Brand Controller

Overview

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We are looking for an experienced Finance Professional with exposure to Retail in Australia to support the business in Oceania as a Brand Controller. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, Oceania and based in Sydney, this role will work closely with the relevant Regional FP&A Team and be responsible for the preparation, or providing support on, financial quarterly forecasts, annual budgeting processes or strategic plans for the assigned Richemont Functions and / or Maisons in Australia & New Zealand.

If you are a proven Finance Professional with a passion for luxury and financial business partnering, we welcome you to apply.

How will you make an impact?Budgeting and Planning

• Setting planning calendar with Functions/Maison(s) Heads according to HQ & Regional management calendars
• Deliver overall budgeting, monthly rolling, quarterly (LE), and "Year to Go" forecasting process in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide sound analyses, inputs and assumptions; review and challenge assumptions with local Functions/Maison(s) Management with a strategic and commercial mindset, while complying with accounting standards and Group policies
• Provide support to relevant stakeholders in the preparation of Business plan and presentation to Region/HQ (Strategic Plan / 3 or 5-Year Plans / Budget Presentation)
• Input budgets and forecasts in Anaplan and prepare required reports to Region/HQ

Commercial Support and Analysis

• Manage monthly performance reporting process for assigned Functions/Maison(s) with data integrity, quality analysis and commentary
• Monitor and partner with Functions/Maison(s) to ensure financials are captured on a timely basis
• Prepare monthly, year-end reports for management review and initiate regular discussion meetings
• Prepare schedules/reports for period closing and for HQ/Region/Local Management as required
• Provide variance analyses and commentary on actual performance for assigned Function/Maison(s)
• Support business in presentations & schedules for HQ/Region/Local Management
• Identify cost improvement areas and propose cost optimization opportunities
• Continue to monitor business and finance processes and propose/rollout process improvements
• Where appropriate, function as a Finance EXCO Member for the assignment

Strategic Investment Planning / Business Support

• Evaluate new ventures for boutiques/offices - investment / divestment projects with 5-year plans, risk/opportunity assessments & break-even analyses via CARs
• Drive and lead financial projects and initiatives aligned with regional and group directions
• Ensure project strategies & plans comply with HQ / Group reporting & approval requirements
• Monitor actual costs of investment projects (CAPEX) vs CAR/Lease/Investment budgets
• Track completion of investment projects (CAPEX) and report Completion Forms timely
• Foster close partnership with the business to stay abreast of operations and improve efficiency

Corporate Compliance

• IAS/IFRS compliance work where required, including year-end stock takes
• Support Internal Controls teams to ensure adherence to controls and proper documentation
• Identify risk areas and work with Compliance to address gaps

Transversal Responsibilities

• Participate in Local/Regional transversal projects initiated by APAC, South Asia FP&A or the Head of FP&A, Oceania as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

• University graduate; professional qualifications in Accounting (CPA / CA) preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial planning/controlling with accounting/auditing exposure
• Experience in matrix organizations; luxury or retail industry experience is advantageous
• Knowledge of SAP; exposure to Anaplan is advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint); data analytics and financial modelling experience (PowerBI, PowerQuery, Looker)
• Good spoken and written English
• Strong business partner mindset with commercial acumen
• High learning agility, analytical thinking, problem solving and ability to deliver under changing conditions
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills with stakeholders across finance and commercial topics
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and management reporting
• Ability to present confidently to various levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently in a highly matrixed organization
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; attention to detail

What makes our group different?

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity
• We care for the world we live in

Your Journey with Us

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Partner to discuss the role
• Successful phone interview may lead to an interview with the Head of FP&A, Oceania and Senior HR Manager
• Final stages include meetings with the local Finance Director and Regional team
• Employment will start after satisfactory background checks

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