Hermès Industrial Cost Accountant
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Luxury Furniture & Homewares
- Posted
- May 28, 2026
About %s
Hermès is a luxury French maison founded in 1837, renowned for its commitment to timeless craftsmanship and exceptional artisanal quality. The brand produces handcrafted leather goods, accessories, and luxury items across multiple ateliers, prioritizing authenticity, durability, and responsible manufacturing. Hermès operates with a family-owned heritage and maintains stringent quality standards across all production facilities.
Hermès seeks Industrial Cost Accountant in Pantin, France. Manage production costs, budgets, and financial performance for luxury manufacturing. 5–10 years experience required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive production cost management and analyze industrial performance metrics across manufacturing facilities
- Develop and maintain budgets and financial forecasts tailored to fabrication operations and artisanal production activities
- Design and implement key performance indicators and executive dashboards to monitor factory efficiency
- Optimize operational processes in collaboration with production teams and craftspeople to enhance profitability
- Safeguard profitability and financial sustainability while preserving Hermès' standards of excellence in manufacturing
- Support operational teams and artisans with financial insights and performance-driven recommendations
Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in cost accounting, management control, audit, or consulting
- Proven experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of database management systems
- Familiarity with business intelligence and analytics tools such as Cognos, Planning Analytics, or Power BI
- Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems (SAP or M3) is highly desirable
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5–10 years in cost accounting, management control, audit, or management consulting, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment. Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and operational performance optimization in production settings.
Education
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management, or equivalent discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
Hermès represents a unique blend of rigorous financial discipline and artisanal excellence. The maison values autonomy, critical thinking, and synthesis skills among its finance professionals. Working at Hermès means contributing to an organization where every production decision is weighed against both financial performance and the brand's unwavering commitment to handcrafted quality and ethical responsibility.
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