Louis Vuitton Business Planning Senior Analyst
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.
Business Planning Senior Analyst at Louis Vuitton in Tokyo, Japan. Lead financial forecasting and budget management for the luxury retail leader's Asia Pacific operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and prepare annual budgets in alignment with corporate instructions, providing analytical support to department managers in their budget formulation
- Monitor business trends, economic conditions, and retail market dynamics to support strategic planning activities
- Execute expense and capital expenditure controls through purchase order approvals and monthly variance analysis between actual performance and budget/forecast
- Conduct inventory, gross margin, and profitability analyses in collaboration with store and back-office management
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales and financial reports for Louis Vuitton Japan and Louis Vuitton Malletier management
- Perform monthly accrual versus forecast analysis and respond to ad-hoc analytical requests from Paris headquarters
- Support store investment appraisals and internal audit initiatives across the retail network
- Monitor and ensure compliance with internal controls and company regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in business planning and control within multinational enterprises
- Demonstrated proficiency with financial analysis and budgeting methodologies
- Advanced competency in SAP or equivalent enterprise resource planning software
- Fluency in Japanese and business-level English proficiency
- Exceptional analytical capabilities with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in business planning and control within multinational organizations, with preference for background in luxury retail operations. The candidate must demonstrate a track record of managing complex financial analyses, coordinating budget cycles across multiple departments, and delivering strategic insights to senior leadership.
Education
Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related quantitative discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.
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