Guerlain Financial Controller

Paris • France

Monday, March 17, 2025

Guerlain, a prestigious house under the LVMH conglomerate, has been a beacon of luxury and innovation since 1828. Specializing in fragrance, skincare, makeup, and spa well-being, Guerlain is committed to creating beauty with a purpose, ensuring a more beautiful world for future generations. The brand is renowned for its dedication to sustainability and diversity, offering employees the opportunity to be part of a legacy of excellence and creativity.

1. Coordinate forecasting processes and closure activities.
2. Drive revenue and operational results through monthly P&L analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending actions to meet objectives.
3. Ensure the dissemination and reliability of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, adapting them to business needs.
4. Actively contribute to the enhancement of business intelligence and support digitalization efforts.
5. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
6. Manage a team of three, focusing on skill development, performance evaluations, and objective setting.
7. Support commercial teams in negotiations to ensure profitable growth, monitoring commercial conditions and stock coverage.
8. Guarantee the financial performance of the Business Unit by optimizing trade investments, merchandising, capex, media, and personnel.
9. Analyze performance from customer or product perspectives and manage year-end rebates in collaboration with the commercial department.
10. Oversee and analyze the performance of owned boutiques through KPIs, ensuring profitability per point of sale and optimizing cost structures.
11. Monitor all expense categories to adhere to budgetary constraints.
12. Ensure stock reliability and lead inventory processes.
13. Support the transformation of Guerlain boutiques in collaboration with retail and headquarters teams.

1. Minimum of 10 years in financial control or a similar financial role with operational market experience.

1. Strategic vision and detailed analysis capabilities.
2. Clear, concise, and impactful communication.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Leadership and persuasive abilities.
5. Meticulous attention to detail.
6. Analytical mindset.
7. Integrity.
8. Ability to manage ambiguity.

A minimum of 10 years in financial control or a similar financial role with operational market experience is required.

The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between remote and office work.

Guerlain fosters a culture of innovation and sustainability, with a focus on creating beauty that respects nature and diversity. Employees are encouraged to be creative alchemists, contributing to a legacy of excellence and wonder.