Kering Deputy Head of Financial Shared Services Center Europe

Paris • France

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Kering, a global luxury conglomerate, is renowned for managing the development of iconic fashion, leather goods, and jewelry Houses such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and many others. As a major player in the luxury sector, Kering places creativity at the core of its strategy, empowering its brands to excel in creative expression while promoting sustainable and responsible luxury. With a workforce of 49,000 employees and a revenue of €19.6 billion in 2023, Kering is committed to shaping the future of luxury.

1. Manage a team of approximately 25-30 individuals, overseeing statutory accounts reporting and financial control across several European countries.
2. Supervise the statutory accounts process for retail companies and the submission of financial statements to the Group consolidation tool.
3. Ensure compliance with international and local accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP) and maintain robust internal controls.
4. Optimize monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closing processes in SAP, ensuring process standardization and efficiency.
5. Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a reference for financial accounting matters at the European level.
6. Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance financial service efficiency and quality.
7. Actively participate in financial transformation and digitalization projects.
8. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
9. Plan, execute, and finalize projects within deadlines and budget, ensuring effective performance measurement of accounting activities.
10. Support change management between regional and local SSCs and brand finance teams.

1. Deep understanding and experience in financial shared services within the EMEA region.
2. Proven experience in managing finance shared services operations across multiple countries.
3. Strong project management and coordination skills.
4. In-depth knowledge of European GAAPs and proficiency in SAP FI or similar tools.
5. Excellent analytical and accounting skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
6. Proven leadership and team management skills in a multicultural environment.
7. Excellent communication skills for explaining complex financial concepts and building relationships.

1. Project management
2. Financial analysis
3. Leadership
4. Communication
5. Process optimization
6. Stakeholder management
7. Multitasking under pressure

At least 10 years of experience in a similar financial position, ideally within a shared services environment, with project management and internal control experience.

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus.

Kering is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities in employment. The company fosters a workplace where diversity in all its forms enriches the environment, allowing individuals to express their talents and adapt to a changing world.

Kering promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, fostering a collaborative and motivating work environment. The company values diversity and believes it enriches the workplace, contributing to its ability to adapt to a changing world.