Brand Controller - Richemont Australia

Be a part of our Team!

We are looking for an experienced Finance Professional with exposure to Retail in Australia to support to the business in Oceania as a Brand Controller.

Reporting to the Head of FP&A, Oceania and based in Sydney, this individual will be working closely with the relevant Regional FP&A Team, responsible for the preparation; or providing support on, financial quarterly forecast, annual budgeting process or strategic plans for the assigned Richemont Functions and / or Maison(s) in Australia & New Zealand.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about their own professional growth and career development in luxury business and financial business partnering, who is willing to grow with us.

If you are a proven Finance Professional with a heart for luxury, we welcome you to apply now!

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Budgeting And Planning

Responsible for driving, and / or supporting the relevant Regional FP&A teams of the assigned portfolio, in:

• Setting planning calendar with Functions/Maison(s) Heads according to HQ & Regional management calendars
• Deliver overall budgeting, monthly rolling, quarterly (LE), and “Year to Go” forecasting process in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide sound analyses, inputs and assumptions; or to review, support/challenge assumptions with local Functions/Maison(s) Management throughout the process, with strategic and commercial mindset, while complying with accounting standards and Group’s financial policy & guidelines
• Provide support to relevant stakeholders in the preparation of Business plan and presentation to Region/HQ (Strategic Plan / 3 or 5-Year Plans / Budget Presentation)
• Anaplan system input for budgets and forecasts & preparation of required reports to Region/HQ
  
  

Commercial Support And Analysis

• For the assigned Functions/Maison(s), manage monthly performance reporting process to ensure data integrity, quality analysis & commentaries with equally strong financial and commercial focus
• Monitor and partner with the Functions/Maison(s) to ensure financials are captured on a timely basis, according to business activities
• Preparation of monthly, year-end reports for Functions/Maison(s) management review and initiate regular discussion meetings
• Prepare schedules/reports for prompt & accurate updates by Accounting for period closing
• Prepare local/regional/HQ schedules/reports on actual performance with variance analyses and commentaries for the assigned Function/Maison(s)
• Support the business in presentations & schedules for HQ/Region/Local Management, where required.
• Identify cost improvement areas, by preparing cost analyses, benchmarking, highlight and propose cost improvement areas to support local management in steering their profitability or cost controlling.
• Continuously monitor business and finance processes, including but not limited to finance, office or retail processes – and propose, rollout process improvement initiatives.
• Where expected, function as a Finance EXCO Member in the assigned Functions/Maison(s).
  
  

Strategic Investment Planning/Business Support

• Evaluate new ventures for boutiques / offices - investment / divestment projects with 5-year plans, risk/opportunity assessments & break-even analyses via Capital Approval Requests (CARs), providing the business with strong financial and commercial viewpoints, aligned with the strategic business direction.
• Drive & lead financial projects and initiatives according to regional and group directions, ensuring financial visibility and controls are well respected
• Ensure project strategies & plans are prepared with strict compliance with HQ / Group’s reporting & approval requirements
• Monitor & track actual costs of investment projects (CAPEX) vs CAR/Lease/Investment approved plan/ 5-year plans/budgets)
• Monitor completion of investment projects (CAPEX) and report Completion Forms timely.
• Stay abreast with the operations & activities by fostering close partnership with the business, assisting them in managing their business more efficiently & effectively
  
  

Corporate Compliance

• IAS/IFRS compliance work, where required, including but not limited to, year-end stock takes where required.
• Work closely with and support Internal Controls team (Group Internal Audit, Regional/Local Compliance team) to ensure Functions/Maison’s adherence to internal control requirements and adequate documentation of controls & processes
• Identify risk areas specific to the business and work with Compliance Team to close the gap
  
  

Transversal Responsibilities

• Active participation in Local / Regional transversal projects initiated by APAC, South Asia FP&A organization or the Head of FP&A, Oceania. This may include, but not limited to, participating in Regional Communities, local/regional benchmarking analyses, preparing and performing presentations; as assigned and distributed by the Head of FP&A, Oceania.
  
  

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Be a university graduate of tertiary educational institute; professional qualifications in Accounting (CPA / CA) preferred
• Have a minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial planning/controlling and experience in accounting/auditing
• Prior work experience in matrix organisations, luxury or retail industries would be an advantage
• Experience or knowledge in SAP and technical accounting. Exposure to Anaplan would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in the use of Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in data analytics and financial modelling (e.g. PowerBI, PowerQuery, Google Looker)
• Good spoken and written English
• Able to perform as a challenging business partner, with sound commercial acumen when addressing business and financial topics
• High learning agility, strong analytical thinking, problem solving capability and ability to deliver results under fast changing and dynamic market conditions
• Strong in relationship management, excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills particularly with stakeholders in financial / commercial topics.
• Capabilities in budgeting, forecasting, financial analyses and management reporting.
• Strong capability in giving effective presentations confidently, to various level of the organisations.
• Ability to work independently in a highly matrix organization with stakeholders from all levels and functional units / Maisons.
• Effective organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail in deliverables
• Positive and can-do attitude, active listener, highly curiosity with a taste for challenges
• Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvement opportunities including, but not limited to, business processes, cost optimisation, etc.
  
  

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity.
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.
• We care for the world we live in.
  
  

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

• After being shortlisted, you will receive a call from our Talent Acquisition Partner to discuss the role and for us to get to know you.
• If you are successful through the phone interview, you will be invited to attend an interview with our Head of FP&A, Oceania and Senior HR Manager to assess your fit for the role
• After this you will then have the opportunity to meet our local Finance Director as well as our Regional team who will share insights on a regional level.
• The successful candidate will start their employment after satisfactory background checks have been completed.