Hermès Financial Controller

LES MANUFACTURES DE FRANCHE COMTE

Friday, January 10, 2025

Hermès is a French, family-owned, and independent company since 1837, employing nearly 20,000 people worldwide. Known for creating, crafting, and trading high-quality objects, Hermès fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship and a commitment to excellence. The company values individual freedom and autonomy through responsible management, and it perpetuates exceptional craftsmanship with a strong territorial presence, respecting both people and nature. Hermès' creativity is fueled by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections available in over 300 stores globally.

1. Lead the budgeting process in alignment with strategic commitments.
2. Define and model production capacities for leather goods in collaboration with production directors.
3. Prepare and present summary notes for various phases to the management committee.
4. Participate in constructing the profit and loss account.
5. Analyze discrepancies between objectives and actual results, proposing corrective actions.
6. Develop dashboards for activity and performance management.
7. Prepare presentations for budgetary reviews and decision-making.
8. Coordinate and consolidate quarterly financial closures.
9. Monitor expense allocation and profit and loss account evolution.
10. Manage major expense items and investments.
11. Oversee internal control and inventory processes.
12. Consolidate and present investments, analyzing commitments and actuals.
13. Participate in information systems improvement projects.
14. Train new users on tools like TM1 and Power BI.

1. Proficiency in budgeting and financial analysis
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Experience with financial reporting and dashboards
4. Knowledge of internal control processes
5. Familiarity with information systems and tools such as TM1 and Power BI
6. Ability to train and support operational teams

Experience in financial control or a similar role, with a focus on budgeting, financial analysis, and internal control.

Unlimited contract with opportunities for professional development and occasional travel to Paris.

The role is based at Les Manufactures de Franche Comté, with a focus on collaboration with support functions and production teams. The company values presence on the ground and regular interaction with Hermès Maroquinerie Sellerie's financial direction.