Cheval Blanc Financial and Administrative Manager

Cheval Blanc, a distinguished member of the LVMH Group, is renowned for redefining contemporary hospitality by showcasing French craftsmanship and the Art de Vivre. Since its inception in 2006, Cheval Blanc has expanded its prestigious presence to locations such as Courchevel, the Maldives, St-Barth, St-Tropez, Paris, the Seychelles, and soon Sardinia. As an employer, Cheval Blanc is committed to nurturing talent and fostering an environment where individuals are encouraged to excel, innovate, and share their passion for luxury hospitality.

1. Coordinate monthly and annual financial closing processes and forecasts.
2. Ensure timely and reliable dissemination of financial reports, adapting them to the evolving needs of the business.
3. Maintain the quality and integrity of financial data across all Maisons, ensuring compliance with Group accounting and consolidation rules.
4. Act as a reference for finance-related tools and issues.
5. Manage and mentor a team of three, including an intern.
6. Collaborate closely with the financial departments of various Maisons and all departments within LVMH Hotel Management.
7. Supervise internal audits of LVMH HM Maisons.
8. Lead the monthly closing process, organize P&L and balance sheet reviews with Maison CFOs, and ensure data is loaded into consolidation tools within deadlines.
9. Oversee the budgeting process, including calendar definition, meeting facilitation, budget review, and executive committee presentation preparation.
10. Implement and monitor reporting on key performance indicators such as Capex, commercial expenses, marketing, communication, and payroll.
11. Oversee the complete P&L of the Holding across all financial processes.
12. Ensure compliance with accounting standards (French GAAP, IFRS, USALI) and update accounting plans as needed.
13. Supervise accounting operations of the LVMH HM legal entity, including validation of routine operations and review of key closing entries.
14. Serve as the main contact for accountants and auditors regarding accounting and tax matters.
15. Identify and lead projects for financial system adaptations and improvements.
16. Provide user support for daily technical issues and train finance teams on Group tools, updating documentation regularly.
17. Manage cash flow, monitor monthly cash consumption, and reconcile with TFT.
18. Track investment expenses (Capex) and collaborate with teams and external firms to create asset records in the management tool.
19. Participate in establishing audit and internal control within the ERICA group across Maisons.

1. Business school degree
2. Minimum 5 years of experience
3. Audit experience preferred, hospitality knowledge is a plus

1. Proficiency in Excel
2. Knowledge of Sage 1000, Sage Bi, Yooz, Syrus

Minimum of 5 years in a relevant financial role, with audit experience preferred and hospitality industry knowledge considered advantageous.

Business school degree

Cheval Blanc offers a dynamic work environment within the prestigious LVMH Group, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth in the luxury hospitality sector.

Cheval Blanc fosters a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration, encouraging employees to exceed expectations and share their passion for luxury hospitality. The company values diversity and is committed to recognizing and recruiting talent from all backgrounds.