Chanel Finance Manager — Financial & Corporate Taxation Accounting
Chanel seeks a Finance Manager — Financial & Corporate Taxation Accounting in London to lead corporate tax, IFRS tax accounting and compliance for the UK entity.
Overview
Chanel is a global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance and beauty. Privately owned and internationally present, the brand combines a deep heritage of craftsmanship with rigorous commercial operations; its corporate functions support global retail, wholesale and product lines while maintaining the discretion and exacting standards associated with haute couture employers.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end corporate tax function for the UK entity, including corporate income tax, VAT and indirect tax compliance, returns and payments.
- Prepare, review and defend tax provisions and tax footnote disclosures in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP; ensure accurate integration into month-end and year-end financial close.
- Coordinate with external advisors and local tax authorities on audits, rulings, enquiries and complex tax positions; manage documentation and responses.
- Develop and execute tax strategies and optimisation initiatives tied to group structure, transfer pricing implications and cross-border transactions.
- Provide technical tax support for projects including M&A, new retail openings, supply-chain changes and intercompany restructurings.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls, policies and procedures for tax accounting and compliance; partner with internal audit and finance teams.
- Line-manage and mentor junior tax/accounting staff; allocate workload and oversee deliverables to meet statutory deadlines.
- Act as the primary tax contact for senior finance stakeholders and support reporting to regional or group finance leadership.
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
- In-depth technical knowledge of corporate tax, VAT/indirect taxes, transfer pricing and tax accounting under IFRS.
- Proven ability to manage tax compliance, tax provisions and audits within a multinational corporate environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience liaising with external advisors and tax authorities.
- Demonstrated leadership and people-management capability with an aptitude for coaching and developing teams.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax and financial accounting, preferably gained within a Big Four firm or in-house at a multinational consumer luxury or retail company, with demonstrable exposure to cross-border tax matters and statutory reporting.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) strongly preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK. Cerulean lists 469 open roles in London, including 37 posted recently. The broader England area accounts for 589 active listings on Cerulean, 47 of which are new. In UK as a whole, Cerulean currently features 624 open positions, with 48 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture where craftsmanship and commercial rigour coexist; employees operate within a discreet, high-performance environment that values heritage, creativity and attention to detail. The finance organisation is collaborative and international, offering exposure to complex cross-border operations and opportunities for professional development within a prestige luxury context.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.