Hermès Financial Controller

Belfort • France

Friday, January 10, 2025

Hermès, a prestigious French family-owned and independent company since 1837, is renowned for its creation, craftsmanship, and retail of high-quality goods. Employing nearly 20,000 individuals globally, Hermès is driven by a continuous entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering standards. The company values individual freedom and autonomy through responsible management. Hermès is committed to passing down exceptional craftsmanship, deeply rooted in respect for people and nature, which is the source of its extraordinary materials. The brand's creativity is fueled by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections showcased in over 300 stores worldwide.

1. Lead the budgeting process in alignment with strategic commitments, defining and modeling production capacities with production directors.
2. Construct and present executive summaries for various phases to the management committee and Hermès Maroquinerie Sellerie.
3. Participate in the construction of the profit and loss account for the division.
4. Analyze variances between objectives and actuals, proposing corrective actions.
5. Develop dashboards for activity and performance management in collaboration with production directors and workshop managers.
6. Prepare presentations for budgetary reviews and decisions.
7. Coordinate and consolidate quarterly financial closures in close collaboration with accounting and central controlling.
8. Monitor cost allocation and evolution of the profit and loss account, managing major cost items and investments.
9. Organize and participate in inventory processes, analyzing results and leading action plans.
10. Consolidate and present investments, tracking commitments and analyzing outcomes.
11. Serve as a key user for information systems tools, training new users and operational staff.

1. Advanced degree (Bac+5) or equivalent experience in Financial Controlling, ideally in a production environment.
2. Proven experience in operational problem-solving, preferably in an industrial setting.
3. Comfortable navigating complex environments and leading change across organizational levels.
4. Strong affinity for information systems.

1. Expertise in Excel for reporting and analysis.
2. Knowledge of ERP and Business Intelligence tools is advantageous.
3. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with an ability to synthesize information.
4. Autonomous with the ability to take a step back and prioritize effectively.

Minimum of 5 years of successful experience in financial controlling, ideally within a production setting.

Advanced degree (Bac+5) in a relevant field.

Hermès offers a responsible work environment committed to ethics, diversity, and inclusion.

Hermès fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, deeply rooted in respect for craftsmanship and sustainability. The company values teamwork and proximity to operations, encouraging curiosity, open-mindedness, and initiative. Employees are empowered to work autonomously while maintaining a focus on the human aspect of artisanal production.