Kering Financial Reporting Analyst & IFRS Application Specialist

About Kering

Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Head of IFRS & Financial Projects by analyzing accounting questions from Kering departments, finance shared service centers, and maisons, providing clear and operationally aligned responses
• Review transactions and operations to identify appropriate accounting treatments and support their implementation across reporting processes
• Contribute to transverse closing and pre-closing activities, including lease contract tracking and IFRS 16 tooling, IAS 36 impairment testing, IAS 19 pension coordination with Group actuaries, and IFRS 2 LTI provision calculations
• Prepare and review financial statement footnotes in coordination with consolidation teams and manage ESEF/XBRL tagging activities
• Prepare comprehensive documentation of closing options for the finance directorate and external auditors
• Monitor regulatory and accounting standard evolutions, translating changes into concrete Group reporting practices
• Support implementation of new standards and amendments, particularly IFRS 18, by anticipating impacts, adapting information systems, and providing guidance to consolidation and finance teams
• Maintain and evolve the Group Reporting Manual, including chart of accounts, accounting schemas, accounting manuals, and related definitions
• Develop and disseminate technical alerts and newsletters on accounting topics using clear, synthetic, and user-oriented communication
• Contribute to the training and animation of the Group financial reporting network

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree +5 years (equivalent to Bac +5) with specialization in accounting, such as from a business school, Master's in Accounting (CCA), or university management program
• Diploma in Chartered Accountancy (DEC) acquired or in progress is a strong asset
• Approximately 5 to 8 years of professional experience in audit, financial consulting, consolidation, or reporting within an international group producing consolidated IFRS financial statements
• Fluent in French and English, both written and oral, with ability to analyze complex subjects and present them in a simple, pedagogical, and action-oriented manner
• Proficiency in office software tools and strong interest in reporting and data visualization tools, particularly Power BI
• SAP or HFM experience is preferred
• Italian language skills are an asset
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to understand accounting subjects in depth while translating them into practical and applicable solutions
• Recognized for rigor, curiosity, organizational skills, and proactive approach

Skills

Experience

Approximately 5 to 8 years of experience in audit, financial consulting, consolidation, or reporting within an international group producing consolidated IFRS financial statements. Experience should encompass exposure to Group-level accounting policies, regulatory compliance, and multi-entity consolidation processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree +5 years (Bac +5) with specialization in accounting, such as from a business school, Master's in Accounting (CCA - Comptabilité, Contrôle et Audit), or equivalent university management program. Diploma in Chartered Accountancy (DEC - Diplôme d'Expertise Comptable) acquired or in progress is a strong asset.

Workplace

Culture

Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.

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