Hermès Industrial Cost Controller

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets, re-estimates, and medium-term financial plans for production operations
• Project production capacity in close collaboration with operational supervisors, HR management, and the Production Director to align with client requirements
• Define monthly production objectives by workshop in coordination with the supply chain team
• Build budgets for operational expenses and capital investments based on site requirements
• Manage closure procedures in coordination with accounting teams, including invoice tracking and inter-company billing
• Ensure monthly budget tracking and hypothesis validation related to staffing, mobility, and training initiatives
• Provide weekly and monthly performance indicators to management for collective and individual monitoring
• Collaborate with the craftsperson training team to develop metrics for measuring trainee advancement and performance
• Verify proper allocation of expenditures across investment, operating charges, and cost codes
• Produce monthly reporting on expenses and capital investments with actual, committed, and projected figures
• Coordinate and monitor the advancement of action plans from internal audit findings
• Oversee internal controls and best practices related to security and stock management in the facility
• Act as primary liaison for internal control communications, establishing and enforcing regulatory procedures
• Control information system transactions including purchase orders, delivery orders, and credit authorizations
• Validate cancellations and adjustments to manufacturing orders, ensuring proper material disposition
• Plan and oversee annual inventory cycles, ensuring comprehensive coverage and closure with responsible parties
• Challenge corrective action plans identified during inventory reconciliations
• Provide level-II technical support for information systems including terminals, M3, Ariane, tablets, and IT infrastructure

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac +5) in Management, Finance, or Audit from a business school or equivalent university program
• Minimum 5–6 years of experience as a Cost Controller, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical capability and capacity for strategic perspective
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to rigorous methodology
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Deep understanding of production operations and manufacturing challenges
• Advanced proficiency with information systems and enterprise software

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5–6 years of professional experience as a Cost Controller or in a comparable financial planning and analysis role, with demonstrated expertise in manufacturing or production environments. Experience with luxury goods production or artisanal manufacturing is advantageous.

Education

Master's degree (Bac +5) in Management, Finance, Audit, or a related discipline from a recognized business school or equivalent university program.

Workplace

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.

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