Diptyque Financial Reporting Controller

Paris Île-de-France France

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Sep 30, 2026

About Diptyque

Founded in Paris in 1961 by Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, Desmond Knox-Leet and Yves Coueslant, Diptyque is a fragrance and lifestyle maison distinguished by its artistic heritage, imaginative storytelling and exacting craftsmanship. From its historic boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, the house has cultivated an international presence through perfumes, scented candles and objects for the home. As an employer, Diptyque brings together talents across fragrance development, design, retail and corporate functions, united by an appreciation for beauty and the sensory experience. Its distinctive universe offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a Parisian maison where creativity, attention to detail and thoughtful client relationships underpin the brand’s identity.

Diptyque, the storied Parisian creator of evocative perfumes, skincare, and decorative objects, seeks a Financial Reporting Controller to consolidate and analyse group financial statements. Reporting to the Group Financial Control Director, this role manages daily interactions with market CFOs, FP&A teams, and department heads to produce consolidated P&Ls, regional analyses, and board-level reporting. The position encompasses financial consolidation across actuals and forecasts, P&L analysis by market and product category, reporting system administration and continuous improvement, and ad-hoc financial projects including profitability modelling for new retail openings and transfer pricing analysis.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Consolidate group management statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for actual results and forecasts across R&O, landing, and budgets
  • Perform P&L analysis by market, client, and product category versus budget, forecasts, and prior actuals; challenge regional CFOs on variances
  • Produce executive and board-level financial statements and analyses
  • Administer the group reporting tool, managing ERP interfaces, model maintenance, user training, and continuous system improvement (ERP, BI platforms)
  • Manage the analytical reference framework and simplify, automate, and enrich financial analyses
  • Develop and distribute new analysis formats and dashboards across subsidiaries
  • Prepare regional proformas to analyse profitability of new store openings
  • Drive group result tracking and lead ad-hoc financial analyses and projects
  • Support statutory consolidation data collection and validation; co-lead group finance community workshops to share best practices

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a business school or equivalent university-level finance programme
  • Minimum 4–5 years of experience in finance, management accounting, or business analysis in an international environment
  • Expert-level proficiency in Excel
  • Strong aptitude for IT tools (Dynamics NAV and/or SQL experience preferred)
  • Analytical and synthesis capabilities
  • Project management acumen and strong interest in process structuring and continuous improvement
  • Fluent English (mandatory for 100% international context)

Skills

Financial consolidation P&L analysis Excel Dynamics NAV SQL ERP systems Business Intelligence tools Financial modelling Budget and forecast analysis Project management Data validation

Experience

Minimum 4–5 years in finance, management accounting, business analysis, or a related discipline within an international corporate environment. Audit experience is a strong asset.

Education

Graduate degree from a business school or equivalent university-level programme in finance, accounting, or related field.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

The setting Île-de-France

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Culture

Diptyque’s workplace culture is shaped by its Parisian artistic heritage, combining creative expression with a meticulous approach to fragrance, design and storytelling. Across its métiers, the Maison places emphasis on curiosity, craftsmanship and attention to detail, inviting employees to bring its distinctive universe to life through thoughtful client experiences.

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Diptyque

Diptyque Financial Reporting Controller

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