Louis Vuitton is looking for a Financial Controller Assistant for the Mediterranean region.
Financial Controller oversees monitoring Financial Planning and Analysis as well as Internal Control / Financial Operation within the whole Mediterranean zone (Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Greece, Israel, Turkey and Kazakhstan).
The Financial Controller is a key business partner for the region, being part of the regional finance team based in Madrid Head Office. He reports to the Regional Head of Controlling.
In a fast-growing environment and in a strong retail development context, the Financial Controller is a strong support to the retail teams, the different regional business departments, and the regional management.
He supports the regional business through the different finance activities. He provides quality reports, financial analysis, business and operational support to the Mediterranean Region and the Paris EMEA Zone and Central teams.
The Financial Controller travels on a regular basis among the region to perform store operations reviews, reinforce internal control, and ensure a good level of financial operations in all Mediterranean stores. Some travels to Paris to collaborate with Central and EMEA teams also occur.
Overall Mission
We are currently looking for a curious and proactive Assistant Financial Controller to join the Finance Department at Madrid Head Office, giving support to the retail network of the Mediterranean Region (Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Greece, Israel, Turkey, and Kazakhstan).
The successful candidate will be part of the Finance Team, specifically within Controlling, and will collaborate with all stakeholders within the company (Stores, Head Office, and Shared Service Center) in a dynamic environment.
Main responsibilities include the following :
* Collaborate in the weekly and monthly sales reporting : recompilation of weekly comments from stores with detailed analysis of net sales by store, clientele, and product.
* Follow-up of specific product launches and store projects.
* Follow-up and analysis on main competitors.
Financial analysis
* Support in preparation of Business Reviews presentation, KPI management and analysis.
* Participate in the preparation of monthly closing and budget phases.
* Follow up of operational costs per head office department and per store.
* Creation and follow-up of purchase orders flows for the retail network of Mediterranean area.
Internal Control & Administrative
* Preparation and active participation in operational reviews in store, monthly analysis linked to internal control.
* Support to improve stakeholders' familiarity with the integrated SAP system and Concur.
* Follow-up of supplier payments.
* Guarantee a fluid Purchasing process in line with LV standards and budget.
Additional missions will be added when the candidate becomes fully autonomous in their scope.
Profile
* Highly organized and rigorous.
* Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, with a high ability to understand and conclude figures.
* Strong computer skills with complete management of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Self-starter and autonomous in agenda and priorities, organizational skills.
* Trust & integrity.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adaptable to change.
* Good communication skills and ability to connect easily with others.
* Proficiency in English. Conversational Spanish. French is a plus.
Desirable Qualifications :
* Graduated from Business School or Business Administration in Finance.
* At least 1 year of experience in a Finance department and similar role.
* Finished University / Masters Degree in the past 3 years.
* No previous work experience after graduation (only internships allowed).
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