Chanel Regional Financial Controller
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
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.
Chanel seeks a Regional Financial Controller in Paris to drive pricing governance and financial planning for the Watches & Fine Jewelry Division across Europe.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate pricing review and repricing processes for European markets, monitoring foreign exchange impacts and ensuring system consistency and accuracy
- Support inventory valuation, gross margin analysis, and contribution to monthly and year-end closing activities
- Conduct ad hoc profitability analyses and lead allocation cycles across the Watches & Fine Jewelry Europe scope
- Monitor After-Sales Service P&L and identify efficiency and profitability improvement opportunities
- Coordinate inventory processes for European central warehouses and support boutique inventory periods across Europe
- Analyze inventory results, identify recurring issues, and propose corrective action plans and process improvements
- Act as AI Champion within the Finance team, promoting digital innovation and best practices in data-driven decision-making
- Maintain and update Finance procedures to reflect business evolution; collaborate with Fashion Division to drive synergies
- Contribute to key transformation projects including ORION and HERO, and enhance the WIN tool
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field
- 2–3 years of professional experience in Finance, Business Analysis, FP&A, or Audit
- Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to transform data into actionable business insights
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Power BI and reporting tools is advantageous
- Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Skills
Experience
2–3 years of professional experience in Finance, Business Analysis, FP&A, or Audit, ideally within a luxury goods or multinational corporate environment.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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.
About Cerulean
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