Louis Vuitton Director of Industrial Management Accounting

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the industrial management accounting control framework to ensure reliable tracking of economic and financial performance
• Lead the global industrial finance community and coordinate teams responsible for performance management
• Supervise, develop, and mentor direct and cross-functional teams with emphasis on rigor, collaboration, and knowledge transfer
• Guarantee the quality of financial reporting, performance analyses, and executive summaries
• Manage the industrial profit and loss statement and monitor associated key performance indicators
• Coordinate financial planning exercises including budgeting, reforecasting, and projections with robust assumptions
• Analyze variances between actual and forecast results, identify performance levers, and support action plan execution
• Serve as a strategic partner to manufacturing operations and corporate functions to inform capital allocation, operational, and transformation decisions
• Support transformation, organizational redesign, and financial planning tool evolution initiatives
• Ensure process reliability, control environment quality, and continuous improvement in management practices
• Optimize and enhance management tools, reporting frameworks, and reference systems
• Collaborate with Finance leadership on period-end close, compliance, treasury, and corporate statutory obligations

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an engineering school, business school, or equivalent qualification; ideally complemented by specialization in finance or management
• Minimum 15 years of experience in industrial management accounting
• Solid expertise in industrial performance management, budget construction, and financial analysis
• Proven experience leading finance teams and communities in demanding environments
• Comfort navigating transformation programs and managing cross-functional projects
• Proficiency with management and reporting tools, particularly Excel and SAP; familiarity with Power BI and AI applications is advantageous
• Strong demonstrated rigor, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and strategic perspective

Skills

Experience

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in industrial management accounting and financial performance management, including demonstrated success managing teams and leading finance communities in complex, evolving business environments.

Education

Master's degree from an engineering school, business school, or equivalent institution, ideally with specialization in finance or management accounting.

Workplace

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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