Bvlgari Regional Business Controller

About Bvlgari

Founded in Rome in 1884, Bvlgari is one of the world’s most distinctive luxury houses, celebrated for its bold Italian creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and mastery of jewellery, watches, accessories, fragrances, and hospitality. As an employer, Bvlgari offers a refined, international environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a culture of excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and client-centric elegance. The Maison values diverse expertise, from artisanal savoir-faire to retail leadership and corporate functions, and encourages professional growth within the wider LVMH ecosystem. Working at Bvlgari means joining a Roman-born brand with a global vision and an enduring passion for beauty.

Role & Responsibilities

• Monitor sales and sell-out performance and provide analysis to support business decisions.
• Analyze variances against budget, forecast, and prior year, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of business reviews and management presentations with clear, relevant performance insights.
• Partner with regional and local stakeholders to identify action plans and improve performance.
• Oversee the regional profit and loss account, focusing on profitability, gross margin, and cost control.
• Monitor below-the-line expenses and ensure alignment with budgetary objectives.
• Assess commercial initiatives, promotional plans, and business development opportunities from a financial perspective.
• Contribute to robust, value-driven business cases and ensure sound financial evaluation of investments.
• Track marketing investments and promotional expenses to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Challenge spending assumptions and help teams maximize return on investment.
• Monitor overheads and operating expenses against financial targets and internal guidelines.
• Support monthly closing activities, accurate reporting, and timely variance analysis.
• Contribute to accruals, reclassifications, and other financial closing control activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and key working capital indicators with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate budget and forecast processes with key business partners.
• Consolidate, review, and challenge assumptions to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with business priorities.
• Provide analysis and recommendations throughout planning cycles.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes and tools.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to regional stakeholders, providing insight, challenge, and financial guidance for decision-making.
• Assess commercial agreements and investment proposals from a financial perspective.
• Foster financial awareness and promote controlling best practices across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, processes, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in financial controlling, business finance, or similar roles, ideally in an international, matrix environment.
• Exposure to multi-country or international market operations is an asset.
• Strong analytical capabilities, rigor, business acumen, and a collaborative approach; comfortable navigating complex environments and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent command of Excel and familiarity with financial and reporting tools such as SAP, ANAPLAN, or Power BI.
• Experience in beauty, luxury, FMCG, or retail is a plus.
• Fluent English; French and additional European languages are an asset.

Skills

Experience

Over 5 years in financial controlling, business finance, or similar roles; ideally in an international, matrix environment.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Benefits

Comprehensive onboarding; collaborative workplace culture; break areas with complimentary coffee and hot beverages, cafeterias, and terraces; access to B-Clubs including yoga, running, golf, and music; multicultural and international environment; pension scheme (LPP); employer contributions to health insurance premiums and meal expenses; flexible working with remote work subject to eligibility and IT equipment; free car and bicycle parking with electric vehicle charging stations; complimentary shuttle between Neuchâtel train station and headquarters; technical, interpersonal, and leadership training programs.

Culture

Bvlgari fosters a dynamic, multicultural workplace where Italian heritage, Roman creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship shape every aspect of the employee experience. The Maison encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a bold luxury vision across jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.

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