Boucheron HR Controller

About Boucheron

Founded in Paris in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron, Boucheron is one of the great historic Maisons of Place Vendôme, renowned for its audacious high jewelry, exceptional craftsmanship, and free-spirited creativity. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined and dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talents to contribute to a culture of excellence, precision, and artistic daring. Within the Kering group, Boucheron supports professional development, collaboration, and international perspectives while preserving the intimacy and distinctive identity of a pioneering jeweler. Its teams help shape creations and client experiences that embody elegance, emotion, and contemporary luxury.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the global HR budgeting process encompassing workforce planning, personnel cost projections, and organizational evolution forecasting
• Execute monthly closures for the EMEA region and oversee global consolidation across all HR cost centers
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances, generate actionable insights, and deliver strategic recommendations to senior management
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and reconciliation between HR and Finance systems and reporting frameworks
• Develop, maintain, and enhance global HR reporting dashboards (headcount, costs, FTE, KPIs) for executive consumption
• Coordinate the worldwide HR controlling correspondent network, establishing standardized guidelines, calendars, and tooling
• Calculate monthly sales commissions for EMEA and US regions with precision and compliance
• Guarantee data quality and governance within HR systems (Workday, SAC, HFM) through ongoing monitoring and validation
• Support HR teams in workforce planning initiatives and cost optimization projects through structured data analysis
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and build forecasting models to inform strategic HR and business decisions
• Champion adoption of data-driven decision-making methodologies within the HR organization

Qualifications

• Master's degree in management control, finance, accounting, or human resources
• 3–5 years of professional experience in HR controlling, management control, or HR analytics
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with demonstrated ability to build complex models and dashboards
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent business intelligence platforms
• Professional fluency in English; written and spoken
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable business intelligence
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work effectively in dynamic, international, matrix environments

Skills

Experience

Master's degree holder with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in HR controlling, management control, or HR analytics within a complex, multinational corporate environment. Demonstrated track record of managing global budgeting cycles, closing processes, and producing executive-level reporting. Proven capability to work across international teams and adapt to evolving business requirements.

Education

Master's degree in management control, finance, accounting, or human resources (or equivalent advanced qualification)

Workplace

Culture

Boucheron fosters a workplace culture rooted in creative audacity, exceptional craftsmanship, and the pioneering spirit that has defined the Maison since 1858. Employees are encouraged to combine heritage with innovation in a collaborative, refined environment where individuality, excellence, and a deep passion for high jewelry are valued.

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