Gucci Director of Finance

Gucci, a renowned name in the luxury fashion industry, operates under the umbrella of Kering, a global conglomerate known for its portfolio of prestigious brands. As an employer, Gucci offers an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and excellence, providing opportunities for professional growth and development within the luxury sector.

1. Direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
2. Compare sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; oversee necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
3. Lead, perform, and execute long-range planning, annual budgets, and forecasting cycles.
4. Provide insights on growth opportunities, pricing, margin optimization, and resource allocation.
5. Drive profitability improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
6. Oversee accounting, controlling, tax, treasury, credit and collections, and statutory reporting.
7. Manage performance and governance of Shared Service Centers in Brazil and Chile, ensuring SLA achievement and continuous improvement.
8. Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and internal controls.
9. Consolidate financials across countries using advanced Excel tools, due to absence of a unified ERP.
10. Harmonize data from multiple platforms and ensure accuracy, completeness, and comparability.
11. Implement governance processes to standardize reporting.
12. Lead compliance program execution across all South America markets.
13. Oversee anti-corruption, data privacy, third-party due diligence, and ethical conduct.
14. Manage investigations, training, monitoring, and corrective actions.
15. Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
16. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment between business decisions, compliance, and financial governance.
17. Serve as strategic advisor to the Country Manager.
18. Identify and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and market risks.
19. Strengthen internal controls and ensure readiness for audits and reviews.
20. Lead and develop teams across the region and shared service centers.
21. Build capability, strengthen succession pipelines, and foster continuous improvement.
22. Demonstrate high levels of self-motivation, hands-on involvement, and ability to operate effectively with limited headcount and lean structures.
23. Create a culture of ownership, urgency, and accountability.
24. Review planning process and suggest improvements to current methods.
25. Analyze operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
26. Identify business opportunities for expansion/downsizing.

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
2. Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
3. Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.
4. Experience overseeing shared service operations and multi-country finance teams.
5. Proven ability to consolidate financials without integrated systems; expert-level Excel skills required.
6. Previous experience leading compliance, controls, or regulatory programs.
7. Strong background in FP&A, accounting, tax, treasury, and governance.
8. High degree of self-motivation, resilience, and ability to operate independently in low-resource environments.
9. Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

1. High integrity and ethical leadership.
2. Autonomous, self-driven, and comfortable operating with limited support.
3. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
4. Strategic thinker with excellent communication and cross-cultural influence.
5. Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and transformation.
6. Excellent management and supervisory skills.
7. Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
8. Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
10. Ability to work independently and collaborate with Shared Service Centers.

Eight to ten years of experience in financial management, with a focus on overseeing shared service operations and multi-country finance teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar; MBA or CRC/CPA/CA preferred.

Gucci offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Gucci fosters a dynamic and inclusive culture that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. The company is committed to ethical practices and sustainability, encouraging employees to contribute to a positive and impactful work environment.