Balenciaga HR Cost Controller

Balenciaga is a Paris-based luxury fashion house renowned for avant-garde design and technical innovation in couture, ready-to-wear and accessories. The Maison is part of the Kering group, operating within a global network of luxury brands and benefiting from the resources and governance of an international luxury conglomerate.

1. Lead and coordinate the global HR budgeting process (Headcount/FTE, personnel costs), including forecast and annual budget cycles.
2. Collect, validate and consolidate regional HR and payroll-related data to ensure accuracy and comparability at group level.
3. Monitor and report monthly HR budget performance and reforecasts across all regions.
4. Coordinate and animate the network of regional HR correspondents by issuing guidelines, tools and support to ensure consistent global practices.
5. Deliver ad hoc analyses and management reports to support executive decision-making.
6. Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools and data quality for HR financial reporting and controlling.

1. Master's degree in Human Resources, Management Control, Finance or equivalent.
2. 3–5 years' experience in management control; experience in HR/social controlling or payroll reporting is highly desirable.
3. Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Workday is a plus.
4. Fluent English (spoken and written).
5. Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities with rigorous attention to data quality.
6. Proven ability to coordinate and influence cross‑functional, international stakeholders in a business‑partnering capacity.

1. Excel
2. Workday
3. Budgeting and forecasting
4. Data consolidation and validation
5. Monthly close and financial reporting
6. Ad hoc financial analysis

3–5 years in management control, financial controlling or equivalent roles; prior exposure to HR/social controlling and multi‑region consolidation strongly preferred.

Master's degree in Human Resources, Management Control, Finance or an equivalent discipline.

Balenciaga fosters a high‑performance, creative environment that prizes excellence and innovation while operating within the Kering group framework. The Maison emphasises professional development, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and a commitment to diversity and inclusion across its global teams.