Guerlain Senior Industrial Controller — Costing & Inventory (SAP CO‑PC)

Guerlain is a historic French house renowned for its perfumery and cosmetics, now part of the LVMH group. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with luxury innovation and is pursuing a fast-paced transformation to elevate its product and brand positioning globally.

1. Own and run end-to-end the industrial costing process for all Guerlain products, ensuring accuracy of standard costs and relevance of valuation drivers across brands and franchises.
2. Calculate, analyse and explain standard costs, production variances and transfer prices to identify performance levers and margin optimisation opportunities.
3. Act as the subject-matter expert and single point of contact for all stock valuation, accounting and analytical stock-related issues; ensure robust stock reconciliations and justifications.
4. Serve as the primary interface with external auditors and fiscal controllers, defending valuations, industrial variances and related accounting treatments.
5. Drive financial performance and budgeting processes for international logistics and B2B operations, including monthly closes and annual budgeting cycles; challenge operational teams and propose corrective action plans.
6. Lead the digitalisation and optimisation agenda for industrial controlling: implement BI/analytics solutions, exploit AI where applicable, and improve processes related to OPEX, costing and inventory management.

1. Advanced degree from a business school or equivalent with a specialisation in finance or accounting; DCG (Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion) or equivalent strongly recommended.
2. Minimum 5 years' professional experience in industrial/plant controlling or costing within a manufacturing or production environment.
3. Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in industrial costing methodologies and margin analysis.
4. Proven experience liaising with external auditors and defending financial valuations and accounting treatments.
5. Strong capability to lead change, mobilise cross-functional operational teams and translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations.

1. SAP CO‑PC
2. SAP MM
3. SAP FI
4. BI tools
5. AI (applied analytics)
6. Industrial costing methodologies
7. Inventory valuation and stock accounting
8. Transfer pricing and margin analysis
9. Budgeting and monthly financial close
10. Financial modelling and data-driven performance analysis
11. Process digitalisation and continuous improvement

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in industrial finance/controlling with hands-on responsibility for product costing and stock accounting, ideally within a manufacturing or cosmetics environment.

Degree from a business school or equivalent with specialisation in Finance/Accounting; DCG or equivalent strongly recommended.

Guerlain blends a legacy of creative craftsmanship with contemporary luxury management under the LVMH umbrella. The workplace emphasises excellence, discretion and innovation, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and a digital-first approach to elevate product and brand standards.