Christian Dior Financial Controller
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 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.
Christian Dior Couture hiring Financial Controller in Paris, France. Lead corporate financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting for the iconic luxury fashion maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly and annual budget development, forecasting, and reporting for all corporate functions, including departmental expense analysis and consolidation through dedicated software platforms
- Conduct monthly financial close processes, including accounting review, data consolidation, variance analysis against forecasts, and production of comprehensive management reporting
- Monitor and control consolidated SG&A expenses in collaboration with retail subsidiary finance teams, identifying efficiency opportunities and cost reduction levers
- Analyze and follow capital expenditure (Capex) projects, assessing investment returns and ensuring budgetary compliance
- Collaborate with the Treasury department to develop cash flow forecasts, integrating subsidiary-specific factors such as currencies and local regulatory requirements
- Consolidate subsidiary cash position data, verifying consistency with budgets and forecasts while ensuring alignment with tax strategy and optimization goals
- Develop and maintain cash flow tracking tools, including weekly and monthly reporting with variance analysis
- Execute ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic decision-making, including feasibility studies for new initiatives, project ROI assessments, and post-completion reviews
- Participate in the evolution of reporting infrastructure (ERP, BI tools, planning systems) and control processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control procedures across all financial reporting activities
Qualifications
- Master's degree from a business school or equivalent higher education qualification in finance, accounting, or related discipline
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in external audit, management consulting, or financial control
- Demonstrated experience in retail operations finance, preferably within a luxury goods context
- Advanced proficiency in English; knowledge of a third language is advantageous
- Expertise with financial planning and consolidation software platforms (ERP, business intelligence tools, forecasting systems)
- Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities with ability to distill complex financial data into actionable insights
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in financial control, external audit, or management consulting, ideally including exposure to retail operations or a luxury goods environment. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of managing complex financial reporting across multiple business units or geographies.
Education
Master's degree from a business school (Grande École) or equivalent higher education qualification in finance, accounting, or a related financial discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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.
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