Business Controller, MUFE, Travel Retail, APAC

Company DescriptionFounded in Paris in 1984, MAKE UP FOR EVER joined LVMH, the world’s leading luxury group, in 1999. Distributed in over 60 countries and through more than 2,200 points of sale worldwide, MAKE UP FOR EVER is the professional makeup brand dedicated to providing makeup artists and enthusiasts with high-performance products and tools to enable transformation, on and off stage.The Travel Retail Controller plays a key role in ensuring alignment between financial objectives of the TR APAC market and overall WW business strategy.The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, monitoring, reporting and analysis of the TR APAC business performance, through supporting of all financial aspects including monthly management reporting, budgets, and all ad-hoc finance analysis. He/she constantly reviews and improves the level of management reporting by developing relationships with members of the organization and creating clear and insightful analysis.He/she ensures best practice and consistent financial processes across - making recommendations and implementing as appropriate. The TR Controller takes part and challenges key business decisions using relevant reporting and analysis and presenting data in a commercial way in order to optimize costs and efficiency of activities.Job DescriptionBusiness Analysis Brand & ProcessesSecure the achievement of targets assigned to the market and work on corrective plans to protect themEnsure that LVMH accounting standards & internal control guidelines are respectedLead planning, monitoring, reporting & analysis of the TR APAC business performance,Organize continuity of controlling processes (PO’s, SOP, SAP etc)Develop Controlling processes and ensure their application within the TR APAC teamWork closely with Commercial Executive & Customer service team to maximise efficiency, service to clients & to optimize communication and reporting.Ensure Gross margin % achievement vs target by being proactive on retailer order mix and launches weight vs existing cataloguePrepare and monitor the SISO (sell-in / sell-out) analysis by operator and alert if any major devianceBudgetLead Budget process within TR APAC in accordance with HQ requirement and timetableMaintain cost control responsibility. Provide relevant reports and rationale, with recommended action plans to the business for tight budget controlPreparation of the consolidated package reportingActual ClosingWork closely with Regional, local and HQ team and develop excellent knowledge of the business units' operating environmentsReview with accounting accruals / booking to deliver accurate P&LAnalyze the overall delivery of the financial targets on a regular basis and report back to thebusiness with recommendations as necessary- Analysis of profitability by customer in accordance with Brand management needs- Involvement in the auditing process- Analysis of business risk and preparation of back-up plan for business target achievement.- Monthly check and analysis of P&LsQualificationsKey Competencies:Excellent inter-personal and communication skillsAbility to work independently, analyze, compare, and interpret facts quicklyAbility to adapt and be flexible to changing environment and business needsProactive with strong analytical thinking and business mind-setWell-organized, sensitive to figures, detail-oriented and commitment to accuracyBusiness partner with General ManagerTechnical Skills:System oriented (strong Excel skills notably, Reporting/Consolidation tool, interfaces…)Controlling and accountingSAP ERPProfile:Finance / Controlling degree university / Business schoolSuccessful experience in a financial position within an international groupA minimum of 10 years of controlling experience, with knowledge of accountingExperience in the beauty industry and/or in a regional position would be a +AutonomousPro-active & dynamicTeam player