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Head of Controlling – Celine Greater China Jobs in Shanghai, China at LVMH Fashion Group – Greater China
Title: Head of Controlling – Celine Greater China
Company: LVMH Fashion Group – Greater China
Location: Shanghai, China
Job responsibility
- Partner with Managing Director Greater China with professional finance and controlling support
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and ledger structure
- Responsible for Financial Budgeting and Planning
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial analysis of actual result versus budget targets and prior year during closing
- Monthly management reporting package for local management, LVMH Fashion Group and brand headquarters, including focus on retail KPIs, sales and margin analysis
- Cost analysis (benchmarking, budgetary control, cost sharing)
- Controlling and monitoring of financial reporting to ensure adherence to group guidelines
- Support in preparation for Investment plan for new store (including follow up with HQ)
- Support in Comparison and analysis for commercial terms of new projects
- Support on review for seasonal buy of merchandise with Merchandising department
- Support on landlord contract negotiation
- Prepare presentations and reports on various projects (inventory turn, e-commerce, etc.)
- Analyze and monitor logistics flow costs to identify issues and opportunities
- Financial analysis and response to queries as required to local management, LVMH Fashion Group and brands headquarters
- Collaborates with the Department heads and store managers to drive overall department goals and objectives.
- Provide training in financial matters to new and existing staff as needed.
- Lead Celine BPC Team of Greater China
Requirements
- Degree in Finance & Management, MBA/CPA/ACCA qualification highly desirable
- 12 year’s above prior Management experience in the financial accounting/control area.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Experience in luxury retail business will be an advantage
- GC experience will be an advantage
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
- Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting
- Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word
- Strong interpersonal skills required to work effectively with different stakeholders
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
- Open minded to face challenge and uncertainty
