Chanel Finance Systems Project Manager

Paris • France

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As part of the Chanel family, employees are immersed in a culture that values creativity and individuality. The brand, founded by Gabrielle Chanel, offers a diverse range of high-end products, including Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear, and luxury accessories. Chanel is part of a larger conglomerate that emphasizes craftsmanship and the preservation of artisanal skills.

1. Lead cross-functional projects related to financial systems and processes, supporting the transformation initiatives of the Finance Department from planning to deployment.
2. Contribute to the strategic evolution of the Finance Information System in alignment with the specific challenges of the fashion sector.
3. Provide close functional support and ensure the integration of functional requirements into the application ecosystem.
4. Coordinate between internal stakeholders (Finance, Corporate, IT) and external partners.
5. Act as a functional expert on TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics; manage updates, provide support, incident tracking, and user training.
6. Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes (budgeting, closures, reporting).
7. Identify digitalization and automation opportunities through robotics and Data Science with the Business Service Platform teams.
8. Participate actively in project governance and regular exchanges with IT teams.

1. Bachelor's degree equivalent to Bac+5 in engineering, business, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of confirmed experience in Finance IT project management within dynamic and complex environments such as fashion, retail, or industry.

1. Strong understanding of financial processes: budgeting, closures, reporting.
2. Proficiency in TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX.
3. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision and independence.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills, listening ability, and synthesis capability.
5. Proficiency in communicating with both business and technical stakeholders.
6. Strong sensitivity to change management and digital tool adoption.
7. Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

A minimum of 5 years in managing Finance IT projects in dynamic and complex environments, such as fashion, retail, or industry.

Bachelor's degree equivalent to Bac+5 in engineering, business, or a related field.

Chanel offers a dynamic environment that fosters excellence and personal growth, with opportunities for career advancement and diverse career paths. The company values diversity and is committed to treating every application fairly.

Chanel is an independent creative house that places people at the center of its operations. The company cultivates an environment of excellence while encouraging the personal development of its employees. Chanel values diversity in all its forms and is dedicated to equitable treatment of all candidates.