- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès is seeking an E-commerce Management Controller within its Finance and Projects division to oversee financial reliability, inventory, costs, forecasting and commercial performance for its European e-commerce activity. The role is a full-time, six-month fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure the reliability of financial data, reconcile inventory statements and calculate inventory depreciation.
- Prepare margin analyses for monthly closes.
- Analyze changes in inventory and depreciation levels and share findings with Retail Merchandising teams.
- Conduct analytical reviews of variable expenses, including logistics costs, and monitor transport and packaging costs.
- Monitor expenditure commitments and purchase orders.
- Develop budgeted inventory equations in partnership with Retail Planning.
- Challenge budget owners on their assumptions, forecasts and optimization opportunities.
- Submit information to the group consolidation system.
- Conduct ad hoc studies, including on payment methods and the impact of customer returns.
- Monitor commercial KPIs, including average basket value, UPT and return rate, and the e-commerce equation.
- Support continuous process improvement, particularly from a functional IT perspective.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in management control or audit, ideally in a retail and/or industrial environment.
- A master’s degree (Bac+5) from a business school or university.
- Rigorous, curious and organized, with strong synthesis and initiative skills.
- Able to collaborate with a range of stakeholders, particularly operational teams, and communicate confidently in writing and verbally.
- Strong listening skills, autonomy and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
- Interest in information systems; knowledge of Cegid and/or SAP is a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in management control or audit; ideally in a retail and/or industrial environment.
Education
Master’s degree (Bac+5) from a business school or university.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
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