Francis Kurkdjian Financial Controller, Europe and Global Travel Retail

Paris • France

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Maison Francis Kurkdjian, a distinguished member of the LVMH group, is renowned for its exquisite collection of unique fragrances, crafted with the utmost attention to the traditions of French perfumery. Established in 2009, the Maison has rapidly expanded to nearly 1,000 prestigious retail locations worldwide. As a member of the Comité Colbert since 2016, the company is committed to fostering a stimulating work environment that encourages the development of new skills and the realization of individual talents. Maison Francis Kurkdjian is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.

1. Participate in the construction and updating of forecasts in collaboration with commercial teams and business units.
2. Develop a comprehensive operational understanding of the business, including KPIs, expenditure typologies, processes, and rhythms.
3. Collaborate with commercial directors and headquarters to develop budgets and update them during various budgetary phases across all markets.
4. Design dashboards and presentations, ensuring the update of budgetary data within internal and group information systems.
5. Propose and implement tools for monitoring and improving budgetary control procedures.
6. Support commercial and operational teams in budget management and enhance understanding of financial challenges.
7. Establish and analyze KPIs to measure regional and TR performance, and animate teams around existing KPIs while developing new ones.
8. Conduct performance analyses and decision-support tools to optimize profitability.
9. Identify improvement levers and support operational and commercial teams in their implementation.
10. Manage investment requests (CAPEX) and contribute to the establishment of processes and tools.
11. Produce and ensure the reliability of figures, analyze variances, and alert on deviations.
12. Prepare and manage provisions, ensuring the implementation of the analytical structure.
13. Ensure compliance with internal processes and reporting deadlines (internal and LVMH Group).
14. Develop reports and presentations for the Commercial Directorate, commercial teams, and the Financial Directorate.
15. Collaborate closely with zone managers, local markets, and Travel Retail in conjunction with headquarters for annual budget implementation, forecasts, and profitability analysis.
16. Develop recommendations to improve the Maison's profitability in Europe and TR.
17. Serve as the reference for the perimeter, basic data (clients, markets, channels) of internal systems, and participate in internal cross-functional projects.

1. Master's degree or equivalent in Finance or Management Control.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in management control within an international environment, ideally in market, export, or subsidiary scopes.

1. Strong experience in budget development, financial analysis, reporting, management, and dashboarding.
2. Proficiency in SAP, Syrus, Anaplan, and Power BI.
3. Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, with a high degree of rigor, autonomy, proactivity, and initiative.
4. Deep understanding of the luxury industry environment and retail, travel retail, export, and e-commerce challenges.
5. Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.

A minimum of 5 years in management control within an international context, preferably in market, export, or subsidiary domains.

Master's degree or equivalent in Finance or Management Control.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and diversity, fostering an environment where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential. The company values the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings, contributing to the richness and success of the Maison.