Louis Vuitton Chief Financial Officer

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Louis Vuitton seeks a Chief Financial Officer in Mexico City to lead Finance, Logistics and IS&T across Mexico, the Caribbean & Central America.

Overview

Louis Vuitton is a leading luxury Maison within the LVMH group, distinguished by its craftsmanship, global retail network and premium positioning. As an employer it emphasizes operational excellence, international collaboration and the development of talent within a culture that values creativity, heritage and commercial rigor.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the financial strategy for Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, aligning budgeting, forecasting and financial targets with long‑term business objectives.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting, financial reporting and internal controls, including inventory management and compliance with applicable accounting and tax regulations.
  • Lead internal and external audit processes and implement risk mitigation strategies to preserve the organisation's financial stability.
  • Oversee logistics and end‑to‑end supply chain operations (imports/exports, warehousing, distribution and reverse logistics) to optimise cost, service and inventory flow.
  • Provide executive oversight of Information Systems & Technology support services to ensure reliable, secure and scalable IT infrastructure.
  • Partner with the Country Manager and senior leadership as a strategic advisor, delivering data‑driven financial analysis and recommendations for key commercial and investment decisions.
  • Drive continuous operational improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce costs and enhance organisational performance.
  • Negotiate and manage vendor relationships and onboarding to secure advantageous terms and service delivery.
  • Develop, coach and mentor the finance and operations teams to build a high‑performing, accountable and growth‑oriented organisation.
  • Collaborate with legal counsel and external stakeholders (LVMH, auditors, financial institutions, landlords) to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent (BS in Accounting/Finance).
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with substantial experience in retail and/or multinational companies.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication across all organisational levels.
  • Proven track record of leading finance, logistics and IS&T functions or multi‑disciplinary teams.
  • Strong integrity, sense of urgency and results orientation with demonstrated ability to identify financial risks and commercial opportunities.
  • Advanced problem‑solving, project management and stakeholder‑management capabilities.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting Financial reporting & internal controls Audit management (internal and external) Risk identification & mitigation Supply chain & logistics oversight IS&T governance and IT vendor management Vendor negotiation and contract management Project management Team leadership, coaching and talent development Strategic business partnering Excellent written and verbal communication Bilingual: English and Spanish

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience with leadership responsibility; mandatory exposure to the retail sector and/or multinational corporate environment. Demonstrated experience overseeing finance, logistics and IT/IS functions and working with auditors, legal counsel and corporate stakeholders.

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance

Workplace

This position is based in Mexico City, Ciudad de México, Mexico. Cerulean lists 98 open roles in Mexico City, including 6 posted recently. The broader Ciudad de México area accounts for 106 active listings on Cerulean, 6 of which are new. In Mexico as a whole, Cerulean currently features 180 open positions, with 12 posted this week.

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a high‑performance, craftsmanship‑driven culture within the LVMH group that values creativity, commercial discipline and international collaboration. The Maison promotes inclusivity and equal opportunity, encouraging professional development and a results‑oriented approach.

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