Louis Vuitton Industrial Controller
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a preeminent luxury maison and a flagship brand within the LVMH group, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship in leather goods, footwear and ready-to-wear. The company operates globally with integrated design, production and retail networks and places a premium on artisanal quality, innovation and operational excellence.
Louis Vuitton seeks an Industrial Controller in Venice, Italy — senior finance role overseeing production budgeting, reporting and KPI analysis.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze and monitor production performance metrics (variances vs. standard, consumption, efficiency and related drivers).
- Define, prepare and document key operational and financial KPIs to support business decision-making.
- Manage monthly closing activities and present consolidated results to operational stakeholders.
- Perform scenario modelling and sensitivity analyses to support management planning and strategic decisions.
- Prepare the annual budget and periodic forecasts and ensure accurate entry into the company ERP.
- Actively contribute to process-improvement initiatives across the site and affiliated entities, proposing and implementing new policies and procedures where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies across the production unit and participating companies.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in finance/control roles within structured manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with operational teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset.
- Solid understanding of production processes and flows, with the ability to identify and prioritise critical issues.
- Capacity to work autonomously, meet deadlines and operate in a matrix organisation.
- Advanced knowledge of integrated management information systems (preferably SAP) and strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Good command of English and/or French.
- Previous experience in setting up a new production site or providing finance-process consultancy to industrial operations is desirable.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of progressive experience in industrial or production controlling within structured manufacturing environments; experience with new-site start-ups or finance-process consulting is a plus.
Education
University degree in Economics, Business/Finance, Management Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Venice, Veneto, Italy.
Culture
The workplace emphasises craftsmanship, operational excellence and continuous improvement, with a collaborative, matrix-style environment that brings together creative and operational teams. Employees are expected to be pragmatic, highly accountable and adaptive within an international luxury context.
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