Louis Vuitton Industrial Controlling Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 24, 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.
Industrial Controlling Manager at Louis Vuitton, Milan. Lead controlling and financial analysis for luxury accessories manufacturing. Finance role reporting to CFO.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and oversee product costing processes, validating standards and managing variance analysis between actuals and targets
- Coordinate the annual budget cycle and forecasts, ensuring consistency and reliability of financial projections, whilst overseeing the monthly close and production of management reporting shared with Division management and the Maison
- Act as a proactive business partner for operational function heads, translating data into actionable insights to support decision-making, and define and monitor key operational and financial KPIs across the industrial unit
- Oversee the control and monitoring of collection development costs, providing financial visibility across the entire creative-production process, and serve as the primary Finance counterpart for Central Marketing during planning and reporting phases
- Govern fixed and variable cost control, investment management (capex), and stock and obsolescence/risk provision analyses
- Champion the implementation and evolution of information systems supporting controlling, promote process digitalization, and represent Finance in cross-functional improvement projects within the Group's Finance community
- Actively participate in defining long-term industrial strategy (3–5 years) by providing a financial and profitability perspective on organizational scenarios related to future investments and product/process innovation
- Define and introduce new controlling policies and procedures, ensuring their application and alignment with Group standards
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial management control
- Proven experience in team management and development
- Advanced proficiency in SAP (CO/FI) and reporting tools
- Solid knowledge of industrial accounting and product costing
- Ability to operate effectively within international matrix structures
- Excellent communication and influencing skills towards senior management
- Decision-making autonomy, proactivity, and strong results orientation
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial management control, preferably within structured industrial environments in the Fashion and Luxury segment. Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams, with a track record of acting as a credible business partner to operational and senior management functions.
Education
Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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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