Chanel

F&B Financial Controller – Temporary Contract (6 months)

Brussels

FULL TIME

October 28, 2024

F&B Financial Controller – Temporary Contract (6 months)
If you seek a challenging job in a dynamic environment with the potential for significant development, this position is for you!
Your role @ Chanel:
As a Financial/Business Controller, you will join the Benelux Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Department to cover a 6-month paternity leave replacement. You will play an integral role in managing and developing our growing activity across both Fragrance & Beauty (F&B) Retail and F&B Wholesale, while contributing to our strategic and financial objectives. You will embody the global Finance mission: "Be a trusted challenger to decision-making at Chanel, and an innovative support to business across the Company."
You will collaborate closely with the Head of FP&A, department heads involved in F&B activities, and the accounting team. This position is based in either Brussels, Belgium or Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with periodic business travel required to the alternate location and Points of Sales in the Benelux area.
What impact you can create at Chanel:
Budget & reforecast
  • You will collaborate with the Head of FP&A on all financial cycles for both F&B Retail and Wholesale. You will ensure accurate and timely reporting, maintaining direct contact with departments involved in F&B activities.
  • You will oversee the forecasting and monitoring of Advertising & Promotion costs, Boutique Expenses, Corporate, PR, and Training costs, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and sharing them with department heads.
  • You will analyze Retail turnover per Point of Sale and Wholesale sell-in and sell-out data by country and retailer, investigating potential variations from forecasts. Additionally, you will report F&B turnover data to Europe in collaboration with the Sales team.
  • You will support the preparation of budget, strategic, and ad-hoc presentations for Top Management alongside the Head of FP&A and the CFO. You will also perform analysis per distribution network and per client.
Closing
  • In collaboration with departments and the accounting team, you will manage all financial closing cycles with a focus on both F&B Retail and Wholesale, ensuring financial data accuracy.
  • You will analyse variances between forecasts and actual expenses, providing insights to department heads to aid in decision-making.
  • Working with the Head of FP&A, you will calculate and integrate provisions for year-end rebates, returns, and other business needs, in addition to coordinating with accounting for internal and external audits.
Projects
  • You will serve as a business partner to the Retail teams on finance and stock operation topics. This includes planning and leading annual stock counting operations and liaising on European Retail Procedures to ensure compliance.
  • You will participate in the construction of Capital Expenditure Requests (CAPEX) for projects involving the opening, relocation, or renovation of owned Points of Sales.
  • You will contribute to automation and simplification internal projects (SMG&A Dashboard, "Finance of the Future") in collaboration with the FP&A team.
What you will bring:
  • 4-5 years of experience in Controlling, Audit, Financial, or IT projects.
  • A master’s degree in finance, Business, or a related field.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in French and English; Dutch is a plus.
  • A proactive and dynamic mindset with a spirit of continuous improvement.
  • Strong business understanding and strategic thinking.
  • Proficiency in information systems, especially MS-Office and Excel, and curiosity about new IT technologies (Power BI, Power Query).
  • Positivity & team spirit
You are energized by
  • Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
  • Navigating complexity and supporting change on an ongoing basis.
  • Having a keen eye for details and connecting the dots between seemingly remote notions.
At Chanel, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth and contributes to collective progress. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills in financial analysis and strategic decision-making. We offer growth opportunities and local benefits to support your career development. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to Chanel.
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