Kering Financial Systems Analyst

About Kering

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group headquartered in Paris, home to some of the world's most prestigious creative houses including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, and Dodo. The group is committed to fostering exceptional design, craftsmanship, and sustainability across ready-to-wear, couture, leather goods, jewellery, eyewear, and beauty. Kering maintains a dynamic workplace culture that values creativity, excellence, and diversity across all levels of the organisation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute recurring activities and monitoring within HFM and Oracle EPM Planning systems, particularly during consolidation and controlling close periods
• Manage and verify system access controls and track available licences across financial platforms
• Serve as technical liaison between headquarters finance teams and individual brand finance departments, translating business requirements into technical specifications
• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation related to financial systems management and administration
• Analyse existing applications and systems to identify opportunities for improvement aligned with current business needs
• Prepare weekly and monthly analytical reports and performance summaries for stakeholder review
• Investigate potential system issues and troubleshoot technical problems affecting financial reporting processes
• Support the production and validation of financial statements and related consolidation activities

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or completing a Master's degree in Business Administration with specialisation in Finance, or equivalent university qualification
• Proficiency in major financial reporting and ERP systems (SAP, Hyperion, Oracle, or comparable platforms)
• Fluent in both English and French, written and spoken
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (mandatory)
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a practical, solution-oriented approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior internship or practical experience in audit, finance, or financial systems management (preferred)
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, or C (advantageous)

Skills

Experience

First-hand exposure to large-scale financial reporting systems and platforms is appreciated. Prior internship or professional experience in audit, finance, or financial systems administration is advantageous. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated practical experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments.

Education

Master's degree programme in Business Administration or Commerce with specialisation in Finance, or equivalent university-level qualification

Workplace

Culture

Kering celebrates diversity and inclusion as fundamental values that enhance creativity and innovation. The organisation believes that diversity—encompassing gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—enriches the workplace and strengthens the company's ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving global market. Employees are encouraged to express their talents individually and collectively, contributing to a dynamic, collaborative environment where excellence and creativity are nurtured.

About Cerulean

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