Louis Vuitton Management Accountant

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

• Support Communications teams in planning and managing operating expenses across actual and forecast scenarios
• Participate in closing activities including order tracking, budget reconciliation, monthly provision calculations, variance analysis, and executive reporting
• Serve as primary interface with operational divisions on Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Develop budgets and re-estimates in collaboration with operational and subsidiary finance teams, fostering strategic business partnerships
• Participate in the global budgeting cycle encompassing budget setting, re-estimates, and strategic planning for both Communications-specific and cross-functional initiatives
• Build and monitor consolidated P&L for Literary Editions activity, ensuring visibility of resources deployed across departments
• Track departmental investments, particularly art acquisitions and other capital assets
• Develop inventory tracking systems for Literary Editions and Global Non-Merchandising stock in coordination with Supply and subsidiary operations
• Contribute to cross-functional financial projects aligned with Finance directorate priorities and evolving business needs, including implementation of new financial tools and process optimization

Qualifications

• Master's degree (BAC+5) in Commerce or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of Finance experience, preferably from audit firms or management control/financial control departments
• Fluent in French and English
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP, BW, and/or Power BI preferred
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles including closing procedures, expense management, investments, P&L, and balance sheet analysis
• Demonstrable rigor, autonomy, and organizational capability

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of Finance experience, preferably acquired within audit firms or dedicated management control or financial control departments. Candidates should demonstrate concrete expertise in budget management, expense tracking, and closing procedures within a complex, matrix-driven organization.

Education

Master's degree (BAC+5) from a business school or equivalent qualification in accounting, finance, or business administration.

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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