John Lobb Industrial Management and Internal Controller
- Location
- NorthamptonNorthamptonshireUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 12, 2026
About John Lobb
John Lobb is a heritage Maison known for exceptional artisanal footwear, combining bespoke craftsmanship in Paris with ready-to-wear manufacturing in Northampton. A subsidiary of the Hermès Group, the brand operates a selective global retail network while preserving a small, specialist organisational culture where craft, quality and commercial rigour intersect.
John Lobb — Northampton: Industrial Management and Internal Controller. Lead manufacturing financial reporting, costing and internal control for the Northampton factory.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the financial performance of the Northampton manufacturing operations: produce accurate monthly closes, margin analyses and variance explanations versus budget and prior year.
- Lead budgeting, re-forecasts and a 3-year plan for manufacturing (P&L and CapEx), translating operational decisions into financial assumptions in close partnership with the Industrial Director.
- Calculate and maintain standard industrial costs at article level, validate BOM accuracy and perform costing exercises to support pricing and collection decisions.
- Prepare and manage operational reporting packs, KPIs and dashboards covering production volumes, invoicing, productivity ratios and order intake; propose and implement enhancements.
- Manage CapEx governance for the site: track spend to budget, challenge investment requests and oversee bidding processes.
- Drive internal control across procurement, security & CSR, stock management and HR: define the annual internal control plan, run regular and ad hoc checks and lead stock-takes with improvement recommendations.
- Line-manage the Management Controller assistant and build a close working relationship with the local Accounting team to ensure integrity of financial records.
- Act as the primary Finance business partner to the Industrial Director and liaise regularly with the Paris-based Head of Management & Internal Control and CFO; travel to Paris and other Group or supplier sites as required.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent from a university or business school.
- Minimum 3 years' demonstrable experience in industrial/management accounting or costing. Experience within footwear or manufacturing is an advantage.
- Proven competence in budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, stock valuation and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with M3 ERP is advantageous.
- Ability to be onsite full-time in Northampton with occasional travel to Paris and other sites.
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years' experience in industrial or management accounting with hands-on involvement in budgeting, costing, stock valuation and internal control. Prior exposure to manufacturing or footwear production is beneficial but not required.
Education
Master's degree in finance or accounting (university or business school).
Workplace
This position is based in Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK, within easy reach of London.
Culture
John Lobb blends artisan craftsmanship with a focused, entrepreneurial operating style within the Hermès Group. Teams are small, collaborative and mission-driven, offering autonomy and the opportunity to shape financial practices across a specialist luxury manufacturing environment.
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