Hermès Management Controller
- Location
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 8, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès Sellier is part of the Hermès group, a globally recognised luxury maison famed for exceptional craftsmanship, refined aesthetics and enduring creative independence. As an employer, Hermès places strong emphasis on artisanal excellence, long-term talent development and collaborative, cross-disciplinary work across its maisons.
Hermès Sellier, Pantin — Management Controller (fixed-term) role in finance driving budgeting, reporting and operational dashboards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage financial steering activities including quarterly closings, reforecasts, B+2 cycles and budget preparation.
- Analyse variances and translate financial data into concise, decision-ready synthesis notes for stakeholders.
- Maintain and feed data into the corporate reporting tool (Magnitude) and other information systems.
- Design, build and optimise bespoke dashboards to monitor business performance and KPIs.
- Act as a business partner through monthly liaison with field teams, production sites and accounting functions.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and deliver ad hoc studies to challenge assumptions and drive performance improvements.
Qualifications
- Degree from a Grande École (business school or engineering) or equivalent higher education diploma.
- Minimum 1 year of proven experience in management control or financial controlling.
- Advanced Excel proficiency and strong analytical capability.
- Familiarity with financial information systems; experience with SAP, M3, TM1 or Cognos is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal synthesis; proven ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance partners.
- Rigour, operational mindset and adaptability in a transversal, fast-paced environment.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in management control or a closely related finance role, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting and operational reporting.
Education
Master's-level degree from a Grande École (business school or engineering) or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a culture rooted in craftsmanship, discretion and long-term stewardship of heritage. The workplace rewards meticulousness, collaborative problem-solving and a pragmatic, hands-on approach to improving processes and performance.
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