Regional Financial Controller

ContextThe regional Finance Controller of the RLGE Swiss Branch entity is responsible for managing financial reporting, planning and analysis for Richemont Regional Functions across the European region.This role involves coordinating the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, financial forecasts, and reporting on variances and performance.The controller serves as the primary point of contact for local markets and management regarding cost and capital expenditure (capex) management in Europe, as well as sales analysis. Additionally, the role supports various and transversal projects at regional, entity and/or Group level.Reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager, this position requires communication with diverse stakeholders across the Group, Region, local Markets, and Maisons’ HQs, and plays an important role in supporting the European controlling community.HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?Europe Financial Analysis & Reporting (30%)Consolidate sales for the Region and Prepare Business Performance comments including analysis by country of residencyLead monthly closing activities for the Regional functions and markets, including:Conduct monthly analytical review of each market Richemont costs actuals vs budget and/or prior year, interacting with appropriate stakeholders to understand/correct deviations, challenge to ensure comprehensive understanding and ensure business commentaryProduce and communicate consolidated financial analysis of Richemont Europe costs to the European Executive Committee and Richemont Group HeadquartersPrepare Management Reporting (sales, P&L, Capex etc), including reports for Regional Management, Group Management, and the wider finance community in EuropeSupport regional function directors in regional follow-up and initiativesLead financial review by function with each regional function heads (e.g. Customer Service, Logistics, IT etc.)Provide financial insight to the regional Director and other key stakeholdersEurope Regional Budget Cycles (30%)Lead the FP&A process and consolidation (closing, Budget, forecast) for the European markets’ regional functionsCoordinate the budget process and consolidate information from European markets, preparing presentations for European and Finance ManagementPlay an active role (up to main role) in the consolidated Budget by function and forecasts processes throughout the year. Support any initiative at the department’s requestConduct function-by-function analysis on the budget and liaise with respective regional teams to align Group expectations with numbersContribute to the regional budget preparation in close collaboration with the regional Executive CommitteeBusiness & Projects (40%)Lead and/or participate in a wide range of regional and/or RLGE Swiss Branch entity projects (e.g., integration of new Maisons, changes of perimeters, region enhancement), including SME workshopsSupport Richemont Europe Management in various ad-hoc requestsEnsure continuous improvement of business processes to gain efficiency in the organisationDrive the development, improvement, and automation of financial reports and dashboardsSupport review and validation of Capital Approval Requests (CAR)Lead/ Coordinate various transversal projects across markets, regions and/or in alignment with Group such as analysis of Second Tier Cities potential, strategic cost alignment and efficiency transformation initiativesHOW WILL EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?Masters degree in Finance or Business Administration or equivalentConfirmed experience in Finance (controlling or audit)Experience in Luxury industry a plusAbility to thrive in a complex environmentAbility to communicate and build relationship with various internal partners including Richemont Regional ExcoAbility to multitask, be structured and organizedFluent in English, French a plusTech savvy oriented with knowledge of SAP, advanced skills in Excel, PowerBI & PowerPoint/CanvaSTILL WONDERING WHY, YOU SHOULD APPLY?You will join a friendly and dynamic team with whom you will be able to share your knowledge and expertiseCustomer focus, collaboration, challenging partnership, trust, integrity and agile learning are part of our great team spiritYou will interact with several stakeholders across functions and countriesOur offices will allow you to evolve in a modern and pleasant environment