Balenciaga Assistant Finance Manager

About Balenciaga

Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit accurate, timely monthly management reports including sales and inventory analysis for management review and group consolidation
• Review and validate lease information submissions from shared services team and coordinate with legal on lease agreement compliance
• Prepare, analyse, and share monthly reporting packages with APAC team while ensuring accuracy of group consolidation requirements
• Monitor capex spending against approved budgets in coordination with Store Planning and ensure timely recording of all committed capital expenditures
• Communicate monthly spending reports to budget owners for ongoing monitoring and tracking of actual spend versus budgets and forecasts
• Coordinate with Shared Service Centre regarding compliance requirements for auditors, tax consultants, bankers, and regulatory agencies
• Prepare and submit timely budgets and forecasts for all SEA entities and consolidated reporting packages to APAC leadership
• Support cost management and budget control initiatives with business owners to justify spending and optimise resource allocation
• Guide and support retail team in SEA on business plans and project rollouts at store level
• Prepare financial models and feasibility studies for new business opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Drive process improvements to ensure compliance with group policies and regulatory requirements
• Serve as key contact for finance transformation projects, particularly SAP migration initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with CA/CPA qualification or equivalent
• 5 to 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably in luxury retail industry
• Strong accounting foundation with external audit experience preferred
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications
• Knowledge of SAP, HFM, and Power BI
• Excellent analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability

Skills

Experience

5 to 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably in luxury retail industry. Strong accounting background with external audit experience preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with CA/CPA qualification or equivalent professional certification.

Workplace

Culture

Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.

About Cerulean

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