Christian Dior Internal Control Manager – Europe

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to operational teams, providing recommendations to strengthen controls, mitigate risks and improve business performance
• Develop, implement and monitor internal control processes to align with Group and Central Internal Audit standards
• Conduct annual testing of self-assessment controls as per Group and Internal Audit directives
• Perform store audits, operational reviews and site visits to assess compliance with Group policies, procedures and governance principles
• Support internal audits and ensure effective follow-up of audit recommendations and action plans
• Lead monitoring activities on key retail risks, including AML, Tax Free, Export Sales, International Sanctions and Corporate Sales
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and control frameworks to support retail operations and regulatory requirements
• Design and oversee risk monitoring tools, dashboards and data analytics to identify control exceptions, fraud indicators and emerging risks
• Drive internal control-related system enhancements, automation initiatives and process transformation projects
• Deliver training and awareness programs to retail and operational teams to promote a strong control and compliance culture

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a business school, engineering school or equivalent university degree
• Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit, internal control or risk management within an international group
• Strong understanding of internal control, audit and risk management frameworks with the ability to embed controls within processes
• Proven ability to understand and document complex processes while identifying improvement opportunities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership
• High degree of integrity, professional judgment and confidentiality
• Self-motivated, curious and proactive with a strong drive for achievement and continuous improvement

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit, internal control, or risk management within an international group. Experience in retail, luxury or consumer goods sectors is highly desirable.

Education

Master's degree from a business school, engineering school or equivalent university degree.

Workplace

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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