Le Bon Marché Management Accountant

About Le Bon Marché

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, founded in Paris in 1852 and celebrated as the world’s first department store, embodies a singular blend of heritage, cultural curiosity and contemporary luxury. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees an environment where retail excellence, artistic sensibility and exceptional service meet on the Left Bank. Its teams contribute to a refined and constantly evolving client experience across fashion, beauty, design, gastronomy and culture, supported by a tradition of innovation first shaped by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut. Le Bon Marché cultivates talent with elegance, entrepreneurial spirit and a deep respect for craftsmanship, creativity and Parisian art de vivre.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee full P&L management and monthly financial close cycles for all assigned departments and functions
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain teams, accounts payable, buyers, and IT to ensure merchandise flow integrity and financial impact accuracy
• Serve as the guarantee of warehouse operations, monitoring margins and coordinating between departments to safeguard financial performance
• Work with commercial department heads to analyse monthly performance across revenue, margin by product family, linear meter rentability, markdowns, and personnel costs
• Manage technical budgets for two retail locations, Supply Chain and Quality operations, and oversee CAPEX budgets across the organization
• Support operational teams in budget management and serve as the primary reference point for budget-related guidance
• Contribute to system improvements including GOLD referential database, Power BI dashboards, and Tagetik financial planning platforms
• Coordinate departmental needs and escalate IT-related topics to information systems leadership

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Bac +5) in business school, university-level equivalent, with specialization in management or finance
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in management accounting or performance piloting
• Experience in a similar retail or luxury retail environment preferred
• Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to challenge experienced stakeholders constructively while articulating value-driven perspectives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with pedagogical approach
• Collaborative mindset with curiosity and adaptability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Expertise in SAP
• Knowledge of GOLD, Eliot, and Power BI a plus

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in management accounting or financial performance piloting, preferably in a luxury retail environment with exposure to operational aspects of retail commerce.

Education

Advanced degree (Bac +5) from an accredited business school or equivalent university-level qualification with specialization in finance or management accounting.

Workplace

Culture

Le Bon Marché fosters a refined, service-driven culture where teams are encouraged to combine Parisian elegance, creativity, and exceptional client care. As part of a historic and innovative retail house, employees work in a collaborative environment that values craftsmanship, cultural curiosity, and a deep sense of hospitality.

About Cerulean

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