Chanel Senior Manager, Global Finance Academy

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

• Translate Finance capability priorities into practical learning programmes, including Finance AI Training, Fraud Awareness Training and other priorities identified by the IFLT for 2027.
• Shape, design and deliver scalable capability programmes, developing learning solutions directly or partnering with internal experts and external specialists as appropriate.
• Build and mobilise an internal faculty of Finance subject matter experts to contribute to engaging, relevant learning experiences.
• Connect Finance, P&O, subject matter experts and external partners to align initiatives with broader capability priorities.
• Lead end-to-end programme implementation, including planning, stakeholder engagement, governance, communications and global deployment, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Measure programme adoption and impact, and continuously improve the Academy offering, with a focus on practical application, behaviour change and business relevance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field, or a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of professional experience, including significant exposure to Finance or Finance Transformation environments and proven involvement in capability development initiatives.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and credible recommendations.
• Solid understanding of finance processes, business partnering and transformation dynamics.
• Experience designing and delivering capability programmes for finance audiences using blended learning approaches and adult learning principles.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage global projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Capacity to navigate complex organisations, influence and bring stakeholders together.
• Ability to define and track impact using meaningful metrics, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience

At least 8 years of professional experience, including significant exposure to Finance or Finance Transformation environments and proven involvement in capability development initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field, or a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.

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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