Hermès Finance Controller

Pierre-Bénite • France

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Hermès, a distinguished French maison established in 1837, is renowned for crafting and retailing high-quality objects. As a family-owned and independent entity, Hermès employs nearly 20,000 individuals globally. The company is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to excellence, fostering freedom and autonomy through responsible management. Hermès is dedicated to preserving exceptional craftsmanship, with a strong territorial presence that respects both people and nature, sourcing exceptional materials. The brand's creativity is fueled by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections showcased in over 300 stores worldwide.

1. Collaborate with the executive committee to develop the strategic direction for the Leather Goods division to address growth and transformation challenges.
2. Develop and implement the financial roadmap in alignment with the division's strategy and in coordination with the financial management of HMS.
3. Oversee budgetary and financial processes, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to internal control procedures.
4. Actively participate in the operational management of industrial and financial performance in collaboration with the industrial financial controller.
5. Coordinate and consolidate quarterly financial closures with central finance and accounting teams.
6. Analyze and report financial results, ensuring alignment with budgetary commitments and monitoring action plans.
7. Manage monthly performance metrics for deliveries across various activities, including Table, Cutting, and After-Sales Service.
8. Supervise investment management for the division, including consolidation, analysis, and presentation of investments.
9. Lead indirect purchasing management, coordinating with the division's buyer for production materials, equipment, and services.
10. Serve as the internal control reference for the division, ensuring compliance with HMS's internal control framework and practices.
11. Supervise inventory management, destruction processes, and the annual self-assessment questionnaire.
12. Manage a team including an industrial financial controller and a supply chain manager, setting objectives and supporting professional development.
13. Contribute to cross-functional projects within the leather goods division and central financial control, including information systems evolution.

1. Minimum of 10 years in financial control with experience in audit or industrial environments.
2. Proven ability to navigate complex environments and drive change across organizational levels.
3. Demonstrated capability in strategy development and team engagement towards ambitious objectives.
4. Experienced manager with a focus on team development as a key driver of progress and performance.

1. Leadership
2. Pedagogical skills
3. Reliability and accuracy in information processing
4. Rigor, precision, and results-oriented mindset
5. Proactive and critical thinking
6. Strong human and social awareness
7. Excellent relational and managerial skills

A minimum of 10 years in a similar role with management responsibilities, including experience in financial control and audit or industrial settings.

Master's degree or equivalent in Finance or related field.

Hermès offers a unique managerial culture that emphasizes personal development, creativity, and a supportive work environment.

Hermès fosters a unique managerial culture that values excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication across diverse stakeholders, and a capacity for empathetic and humble leadership. The company encourages curiosity, creativity, and attentiveness, aligning with its commitment to human and social values.