Chanel Operations Financial Controller

About Chanel

Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Produce, validate and analyze monthly procurement performance reporting, including actual and projected purchase volumes, scope variations, and variance analysis between actual and standard pricing
• Monitor and control development expenditures related to tooling and mould investments
• Participate in closure, forecasting and budget construction processes for the assigned scope
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations Control teams on standard cost calculations
• Analyze and synthesize cost of goods sold evolution across reporting periods to inform decision-making
• Maintain and update merchandising element costs (PLVA) throughout development cycles
• Lead direct financial oversight of assigned product category, serving as primary financial liaison to procurement buyers
• Ensure reliability, consistency and relevance of financial and operational data dissemination
• Identify anomalies and discrepancies in reporting and coordinate resolution with IT and business teams
• Contribute to the evolution and optimization of Business Intelligence and reporting tools, particularly SAP BW and Power BI
• Propose automation, simplification and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Produce and analyze monthly reporting on inventory destruction, blocked stock and key inventory indicators
• Monitor inventory levels, coverage ratios and capital immobilization, identifying risk areas
• Contribute to quarterly obsolescence provision calculations, analysis and justification
• Formulate recommendations to operational teams to mitigate stockout and obsolescence risks
• Participate in Supply Chain departmental budget construction
• Ensure monthly tracking of operating expenses and headcount
• Analyze variances between actual results, budget and forecasts, communicating findings clearly to operational leadership
• Support teams in identifying and monitoring action plans when required
• Actively contribute to tool and process transformation projects
• Participate in cross-functional projects strengthening performance management, data quality and Finance function efficiency
• Adopt proactive engagement with business teams, proposing analyses, solutions and improvements aligned to operational priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 5 years (Bac+5) from a business school, engineering school or university with specialization in finance, control of management or operations management
• Minimum 2–3 years of demonstrated experience in control of management, audit, operational finance or within a Procurement/Supply Chain environment
• Solid financial culture with genuine interest in operational, industrial and supply chain issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong interest in reporting tools, information systems and data analysis
• Experience or familiarity with SAP, SAP BW, Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms
• Professional English language proficiency
• Ability to thrive in demanding, cross-functional environments and prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives
• Capability to transform analyses into actionable operational recommendations

Skills

Experience

A minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience in control of management, audit, operational finance, or within a Procurement and Supply Chain setting. Demonstrated success in financial analysis, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration in demanding operational environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bac+5 or equivalent) from a business school, engineering school or university, with specialization in finance, control of management, or operations management.

Workplace

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.

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