Business Controller, Travel Retail APAC

THE CONTEXT

Since 1947, the men and women of Parfums Christian Dior have embodied the founding "couturier-perfumer's" unique spirit of excellence, creativity, and expertise, both in France and throughout the world. Our House is an open and highly-focused collective, a leader that thrives on the creativity of all its stakeholders. Our collective passion and our heritage, full of authenticity and dream, make us move forward and reinvent ourselves.

By revolutionizing the codes of French style and luxury through perfumes, and combining tradition with daring makeup and innovative skincare, we are reinventing every day the Dior style and its compelling, joyful, and absolute beauty. Our stimulating missions give our employees the opportunity to develop new skills, overcome spectacular challenges, and reveal their talent. To go further, with Dior.

YOUR IMPACT

Under the supervision of the Regional Finance Director PCD TR APAC, you will be a key business partner in understanding and analyzing the complex yet fascinating and growing Travel Retail business of the APAC region. You will have a significant role in defining the PCD TR APAC financial equation through the different forecast exercises/closings, making sure the commitment of the region is well delivered. Also, you will be a key contributor in various optimization and revamping projects of our financial processes. The position is based in Singapore.

YOUR MISSION

Financial forecasting: To be actively involved in the forecasting process of the region by consolidating, analyzing, and reporting the financials in accordance with the management guidelines and timetable. This includes the monthly outlooks which are focusing on top lines and the regular forecasting exercises R0, R1, R2, BU for full P&L, cash, and CAPEX revisions.

Analysis & reporting: To analyze the overall delivery of the financial targets on a monthly basis and report back to the business/management with necessary recommendations by partnering with the local teams and accounting department.

• To ensure the actuals are aligned with accounting standards, respecting regional, central, and internal control guidelines.
• To conduct in-depth financial analysis when required, identify trends, and provide insights to the management.
• To monitor the key financial metrics, such as revenue, CAPEX, stock, expenses, cash flow, and overall profitability, to update the related tracking files and to communicate results to stakeholders.

Continuous improvement: To be proactive in identifying, proposing to management, and coordinating improvement of our financial processes at local or regional level. To be a key coordinator/contributor toward central initiatives that are aiming at improving our financial processes and information workflows.

WHO YOU ARE

• University or Business School Master holder with finance major & at least 8 years of relevant working experience, you are ambitious enough to embark on a demanding yet fascinating journey. You would particularly enjoy contributing to the operational performance of an international group and therefore have a direct impact on its business.
• University or Business School Master holder with finance major or related specialization
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial controlling, preferably within the travel retail, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and financial statements, budgeting, forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Fluent in English – French is a plus.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER?

A demanding role within an ambitious and fast-growing environment with daily opportunities to learn and develop your skills alongside passionate team members. Beyond this role, your development is a pillar of our ambition. Parfums Christian Dior, as part of LVMH, offers a career perspective with a worldwide presence and continuous growth within 75 distinguished Houses.

SO, HOW FAR WILL YOU TAKE DIOR?