Cheval Blanc Financial Controller — Financial Systems
About Cheval Blanc
LVMH Hotel Management is the LVMH group entity dedicated to the development and operation of Cheval Blanc and related luxury hotel brands. As part of the LVMH family, the organisation combines maison-level hospitality expertise with group governance, delivering highly personalised guest experiences rooted in craftsmanship, creativity and the art of welcoming.
LVMH Hotel Management (Cheval Blanc) in Paris seeks a Financial Controller — Financial Systems. Full-time role overseeing accounting, reporting and finance systems.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee full accounting and financial management for the holding company, ensuring accuracy and compliance with group reporting requirements.
- Coordinate and guarantee reliable month, quarter and year-end closings across legal entities in a listed-group context.
- Produce statutory and management financial statements and deliver analytical reviews of P&L with recommendations for corrective actions.
- Lead continuous-improvement initiatives: develop Excel models and standardized tools, contribute to automation of monthly reports (income statement, balance sheet, cash) and group reporting.
- Maintain and evolve financial information systems: act as primary contact for hotels on technical issues, liaise with outsourced finance-tool support and propose system adaptations.
- Design and deliver training and access management for new finance team members; perform regular reviews of system access.
- Drive financial integrations for new hotel entities: harmonise accounting practices with group standards and support implementation of financial tools.
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac+5) in finance, accounting, control or equivalent.
- Strong command of French GAAP (FrGAAP) and IFRS accounting standards.
- Advanced Excel skills and demonstrable experience building financial models and standardized reporting tools.
- Proven capability to document and implement accounting and reporting procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for frequent contact with hotel directors and cross-functional stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in financial management, accounting or financial control; experience in hospitality is an advantage.
Education
Master's degree (Bac+5) in Finance, Accounting, Control or equivalent
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
Profit-sharing eligible after 3 months' seniority; family health insurance covered at 85% (employer contribution with CSE); supplementary pension contribution by employer (90–100%) after one year; 75% coverage of public transport; €10 meal vouchers with 50% employer contribution; access to group private sales and CSE benefits (subject to 6–12 months' seniority); one day telework per week (4 days on site); sustainable mobility subsidies for bike purchase or subscription (subject to 6 months' seniority); annual compensation review.
Culture
The team operates at the intersection of luxury hospitality and group-level financial governance, combining meticulous attention to detail with an appreciation for high-end guest experiences. The environment values technical rigour, cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement, with regular interaction between corporate finance and hotel operations.
About Cerulean
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