Financial Controller

Job description

Position This position is to lead both the Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) functions for our luxury brand. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will ensure absolute financial integrity, drive robust budgeting and forecasting, and act as a trusted business partner to support commercial growth while maintaining strict internal controls suited for the luxury sector. Job responsibilities Accounting & Financial Control Oversee all accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Inventory accounting, and Tax filings.

Ensure full compliance with local statutory regulations and group accounting policies. Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes with strict adherence to reporting deadlines. Lead internal and external audits, ensuring robust internal control environments and mitigating financial risks. Review and validate companies’ all legal obligations and contracts Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes.

Analyse and ensure actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances, risks, and commercial opportunities. Partner with Retail, Human Resources, Marketing, and Merchandising teams to optimize retail store profitability, marketing ROI, and operational expenditures Develop financial models and business cases for retail network expansion, pop-up stores, and strategic investments. Business Partnering & Leadership Act as a key strategic advisor to senior management, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights.

Manage, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering high performance and continuous learning. Collaborate closely with Regional CoE and Corporate headquarters for group reporting and alignment with global standards. Profile Minimum 12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally combining Big 4 audit background with in-house corporate finance experience within Luxury Goods, Fashion, Retail, or FMCG.

Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline and professional accounting qualification (e.g., AICPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or local equivalent) is strongly preferred. Deep expertise in local statutory accounting, tax regulations, and financial reporting as well as IFRS. Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, and analytical skills. Strong business acumen with a deep appreciation for the unique retail dynamics and margin structures of the luxury industry.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional leaders.

Systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and preferably in SAP.

Language

Fluent in English and local language (written and spoken).