Chanel Business Finance Manager

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Location
SeoulSeoulSouth Korea
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for haute couture, leather goods, ready-to-wear, beauty and fragrance. As an employer, Chanel combines heritage craftsmanship with rigorous commercial discipline and operates an international retail and wholesale network. The finance function supports creative excellence with high standards of governance, financial control and cross‑border collaboration between regional offices and headquarters.

Chanel — Business Finance Manager in Seoul. Lead FP&A, reporting and finance business partnering for Chanel Korea.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly and quarterly financial close, consolidation and management reporting for the Korea business, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Own budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning processes; deliver rolling forecasts and variance analysis to inform strategic decision‑making.
  • Partner with commercial, merchandising and retail teams to translate business strategies into measurable financial objectives and KPIs.
  • Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analyses and business cases to support pricing, assortment and investment decisions.
  • Drive cost control, margin improvement and inventory profitability initiatives through detailed analytical insights and recommendations.
  • Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls; liaise with external auditors and corporate finance centres.
  • Implement and optimise finance systems and reporting tools; lead process improvements and automation projects to increase efficiency.
  • Coach, develop and line‑manage members of the finance team; foster a high‑performance, client‑focused finance culture.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline; master’s degree or professional qualification (KICPA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and manage a small team.
  • High level of commercial acumen, attention to detail and ethical standards in financial stewardship.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex analyses to senior management.

Skills

SAP FICO Oracle Hyperion Anaplan Microsoft Excel (advanced: VBA, Power Query, PivotTables) Microsoft Power BI Tableau Financial modelling Budgeting & forecasting IFRS / K‑IFRS

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive finance experience with proven exposure to retail, luxury goods, or consumer discretionary sectors; minimum 2–3 years in a managerial or senior analyst role responsible for FP&A, reporting and business partnering.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; Master’s degree or professional accounting/finance qualification preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and high standards, blending creative leadership with disciplined commercial practices. The workplace values collaboration across diverse functions and markets, offering the opportunity to contribute to an iconic brand while working within a structured, globally integrated finance organisation.

About Cerulean

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