Kering Financial Controller

Haywards Heath • UK

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Kering is a prestigious global luxury conglomerate, renowned for its stewardship of iconic fashion houses such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga, among others. As a family-led enterprise, Kering is dedicated to nurturing creativity and excellence across its diverse portfolio, which spans ready-to-wear, couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty. With a commitment to sustainability and cultural enrichment, Kering offers an inspiring environment for professionals seeking to contribute to its legacy of creativity and innovation.

1. Manage the adoption of SAP, Blackline, and other global finance transformation initiatives.
2. Provide reliable reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring compliance with local financial statement requirements.
3. Collaborate with worldwide and EMEA financial shared services teams to implement global finance transformation initiatives locally.
4. Lead efforts towards continuous accounting and fast closing, aiming to reduce monthly closing time by 50%.
5. Monitor and improve the quality of monthly closings in collaboration with brand and regional finance teams.
6. Organize team roles to enhance process expertise and financial reporting efficiency.
7. Maintain SAP analytical structures for UK entities in alignment with the group model.
8. Support UK brand management with reliable reporting and finance expertise on local activities.
9. Manage month-end reporting submission in HFM, ensuring accuracy and data quality.
10. Respond to divisional queries and support daily finance operations.
11. Ensure compliant filing of local statutory financial statements.
12. Address internal and external audit requests and ensure HMRC compliance.
13. Conduct coaching and performance reviews.
14. Foster strong relationships with brand finance to ensure high service levels from the shared service centre.

1. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with over 10 years of experience in audit or retail.
2. Experience in shared services or complex matrix organizations.
3. Proven track record in leading finance process improvements and system implementations.
4. Proficiency in SAP and HFM.

1. IT and process-driven with working knowledge of Power BI.
2. Strong understanding of retail lease accounting (IFRS16) and the retail business.

Over 10 years of experience in audit or retail finance roles, with a focus on shared services or complex matrix organizations.

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required.

Kering is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of background. The company values diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation.

Kering prides itself on a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging employees to express their talents both individually and collectively. The company is committed to adapting to a changing world and fostering an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.