Rimowa Internal Control and Finance Projects Manager EMEA

Paris • France

Monday, February 10, 2025

RIMOWA, the esteemed German maison within the LVMH conglomerate, has been a pioneer in crafting iconic luggage and accessories for over 125 years. The brand seamlessly marries luxury with functionality, embodying a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Committed to excellence in manufacturing, sustainability, and quality, RIMOWA values long-term relationships with both clients and employees. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the brand's culture, with a dynamic and welcoming team bringing the RIMOWA experience to life for customers.

1. Maintain and enhance the internal control environment, collaborating with central internal control and Retail Operations teams.
2. Develop and implement training programs for financial and operational teams, ensuring rigorous and pedagogical approaches.
3. Conduct ad-hoc audits in stores and within subsidiary accounting firms.
4. Lead the annual self-assessment campaign of internal control for key subsidiaries, leveraging documented controls throughout the year.
5. Develop a monthly review process of store operations, synthesizing results into a dashboard for Retail management.
6. Collaborate closely with EMEA Retail Operations and other stakeholders such as HR and supply chain.
7. Ensure standardization and proper application of accounting processes across EMEA subsidiaries, including bank reconciliations and aged balance analyses.
8. Support EMEA financial controllers on accounting issues, particularly balance sheet aspects and related analyses, IFRS, and taxes.
9. Lead the deployment of the IT Finance Core Model ecosystem within subsidiaries, focusing on SAP implementation.
10. Act as finance lead for e-commerce and omnichannel deployment across subsidiaries, supporting accounting integration of new distribution channels.
11. Participate in the creation of new subsidiaries, especially during franchisee acquisitions, establishing the associated finance structure.

1. Bachelor's degree +5 (Business School or University Master's)
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance, internal audit, or financial audit, preferably with corporate experience
3. Fluency in English is essential
4. Proficiency in SAP S4 and SAP BFC is advantageous

1. Autonomous and proactive with pragmatic problem-solving abilities
2. Adaptability to dynamic and demanding environments
3. Strong synthesis and analytical skills
4. Collaborative with high standards and rigor

Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, internal audit, or financial audit, ideally within a corporate setting.

Bachelor's degree +5 (Business School or University Master's)

Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

RIMOWA fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion, valuing a wide range of experiences and perspectives as the cornerstone of its long-term success. The workplace is dynamic and international, encouraging continuous improvement and collaboration.