Chanel Regional Finance Manager, Sustainability Performance

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
May 28, 2026

About %s

Chanel is an iconic French fashion and luxury goods house renowned for its timeless designs, exceptional craftsmanship, and pioneering spirit in haute couture and accessories. Operating as a privately held company, Chanel maintains a distinctive commitment to heritage, innovation, and an integrated approach to business excellence that extends to environmental and social stewardship across its global operations.

Chanel seeks Regional Finance Manager for Sustainability Performance across North Asia and SEAA, based in Hong Kong.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial management and performance analysis related to sustainability and ESG initiatives across North Asia and Southeast Asia regions
  • Monitor capital allocation toward sustainability projects and corporate responsibility programmes; track ROI and financial impact
  • Prepare financial reports and dashboards presenting sustainability performance metrics to regional and corporate leadership
  • Collaborate with sustainability, operations, and finance teams to develop budgets and forecast scenarios for ESG-related programmes
  • Ensure compliance with corporate sustainability reporting standards and regulatory requirements across all operating markets
  • Support cost optimization and financial efficiency of sustainability-related operational processes
  • Conduct variance analysis on sustainability-linked budgets and provide actionable recommendations to regional management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline
  • Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in finance, with demonstrated focus on sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility financial reporting
  • Proven experience managing regional financial performance across multiple countries or markets
  • Strong working knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD) and ESG metrics
  • Proficiency with financial analysis tools and business intelligence software
  • Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills

Skills

Financial modelling and forecasting ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD) Regional financial planning and budget management Business intelligence and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) Advanced Excel and financial analysis Stakeholder communication and reporting Project management Regulatory compliance and audit readiness

Experience

5–7 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with substantive exposure to sustainability, environmental, social, or corporate responsibility financial management. Prior regional finance experience across multiple markets in Asia or similar complex organizational environments is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of elegance, precision, and purposeful innovation, where employees are empowered to advance luxury craftsmanship while contributing to meaningful environmental and social progress. The organization values integrity, long-term thinking, and a collaborative approach to embedding sustainability into core business operations.

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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.

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Chanel

Chanel Regional Finance Manager, Sustainability Performance

Hong Kong, China

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