Givenchy Costing Officer, Leather Goods

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Compensation
€35,000/year
Posted
Sep 16, 2026

About Givenchy

Founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, Givenchy stands as a house of aristocratic elegance, audacious modernity, and exceptional savoir-faire within the LVMH family. As an employer, the Maison offers a dynamic environment where couture heritage meets contemporary creativity across fashion, accessories, and beauty. Its teams are invited to contribute to a culture shaped by craftsmanship, precision, collaboration, and a refined sense of client experience. Givenchy seeks individuals who combine artistic sensitivity with commercial intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, and respect for tradition, empowering them to help advance a bold vision of luxury for a new generation.

Givenchy is hiring a Costing Officer for Leather Goods in Florence, Italy. Analyze product costs, optimize margins, and support development teams.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Analyze, report on, negotiate, and identify improved cost solutions from prototype phase through production
  • Manage costing timelines and ensure accurate cost assessment across all phases
  • Analyze finished product costs and cost incidence of components
  • Evaluate alternative cost scenarios and their financial implications
  • Collaborate with Development, Industrialization, and Production teams to identify constructive alternatives
  • Work with Merchandising and Development teams to achieve target margins
  • Review and analyze cost sheets for finished products received from suppliers across leather goods categories
  • Maintain and update the Cost Accounting System within the PLM platform
  • Prepare comprehensive cost analysis reports and documentation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in costing, product development, or similar financial analysis roles
  • Working proficiency in Italian and English
  • Demonstrated knowledge of PLM systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with PLM data entry is advantageous

Skills

Cost analysis and estimation Target costing and pricing methodologies PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Data analysis Negotiation Cost accounting Margin analysis

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a costing, product development, or similar analytical role within the fashion or luxury goods industry, with demonstrated expertise in cost sheet analysis, margin optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Fashion, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.

Workplace

This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 35,000 per annum.

Benefits

Health insurance, access to LVMH private sales, professional development support, career advancement opportunities within Givenchy and the broader LVMH Group.

Culture

Givenchy fosters a refined and creative workplace shaped by its couture heritage, where elegance, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship guide daily collaboration. As an employer, the Maison values precision, individuality, and a forward-looking spirit, offering teams an environment where luxury expertise and bold artistic expression can thrive.

About Cerulean

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Givenchy

Givenchy Costing Officer, Leather Goods

Florence, Italy

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