Kering Beauté Sales Financial Controller

Paris • France

Friday, January 10, 2025

Kering Beauté, a distinguished entity within the Kering Group, was established in February 2023 to spearhead a new domain of expertise in the beauty sector. This division is dedicated to enabling Kering's prestigious brands, including Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Pomellato, and Qeelin, to realize their full potential in the beauty category. By harnessing the unique identity of each brand, Kering Beauté aims to create value through innovation and creativity, all while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and responsibility in luxury beauty.

1. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track sales performance.
2. Conduct in-depth analysis of sales trends, forecasts, and variances from targets.
3. Collaborate with the sales team to understand market challenges and identify growth opportunities.
4. Calculate royalties.
5. Design and implement pricing models aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
6. Analyze the impact of pricing strategies on sales and profitability.
7. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to set competitive prices that reflect product value.
8. Develop and implement Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to improve the collection, processing, and visualization of commercial data.
9. Train teams on BI tools and provide the necessary technical support for their effective use.
10. Work closely with the IT department to integrate BI systems into the existing infrastructure.
11. Monitor key performance indicators and provide regular reports to management.
12. Evaluate the effectiveness of commercial and marketing campaigns.
13. Collaborate in the preparation of sales budgets and the revision of forecasts.
14. Analyze variances between forecasts and actual results and recommend corrective actions.
15. Provide ad-hoc analysis and strategic recommendations to support decision-making.
16. Conduct profitability analyses for new products or commercial initiatives.
17. Lead cross-functional projects aimed at improving sales and reporting processes.

1. Graduate from finance, economics, or equivalent fields.
2. Proven experience in financial controlling with a focus on sales and pricing, preferably in the beauty industry.

1. Expertise in Business Intelligence tools and data analysis software.
2. Ability to interpret complex data and translate analyses into business strategies.
3. In-depth understanding of marketing dynamics and product strategy.
4. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
5. Demonstrates initiative and effective time management.
6. Bilingual in English, both oral and written.

Proven experience in financial controlling with a focus on sales and pricing, preferably in the beauty industry.

Graduate from finance, economics, or equivalent fields.

Kering Beauté offers a dynamic work environment within a 'start-up' business unit, providing opportunities to make a significant impact and contribute to the creation of a new area of expertise in a challenging and ambitious market context.

Kering Beauté is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in all its forms enriches the workplace. The company values innovation, creativity, and sustainability, encouraging employees to express their talents and adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Kering Beauté welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.