Christian Dior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $160,000–195,000/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Jun 11, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at LVMH Beauty in New York. Lead FP&A strategy for Beauty Tech Americas with $160K–$195K salary.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as strategic financial advisor and business partner to the Beauty Tech Americas CIO, providing direction and insights to enable achievement of short- and long-term objectives
- Lead the end-to-end financial planning and analysis cycle, including annual budget development, monthly closings, and reporting to Maisons with accurate financial closing processes and detailed variance analysis
- Drive consistency and discipline in financial reporting and performance tracking by preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including management packages, KPI dashboards, and granular analysis by capital expenditure project and Maisons
- Collaborate with regional Maisons finance partners to ensure timely and accurate financial information is available for FIPA reporting
- Champion continuous improvement in FP&A processes by identifying opportunities for digitalization and automation to enhance efficiency and financial agility
- Lead initiatives to streamline financial processes, optimize resource allocation, and enhance data integrity while supporting evaluation and implementation of new analytical tools
- Exhibit strong, influential leadership by fostering a culture of proactive financial partnership and delivering insights with clarity and focus on business impact
- Proactively engage with operational teams to anticipate their needs and provide data-driven insights supporting strategic and operational decision-making
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 7 to 10 years of relevant FP&A experience, preferably in luxury, retail, and/or beauty industry
- Demonstrated ability to deliver information clearly and concisely to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Strong capacity to challenge status quo constructively and drive transformative change
- Proven ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain strategic agility in dynamic environments
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the luxury, retail, or beauty sectors. Demonstrated experience working within dynamic, fast-paced environments with the capacity to manage complex financial transformation initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional leadership teams.
Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 160,000 to USD 195,000 per annum.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
About Cerulean
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