Brand Controller

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Brand Controller - Richemont Australia
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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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