LVMH Business Controller

Location
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Apr 23, 2026

About LVMH

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics (LVMH Beauty Iberia) is part of the LVMH group and represents a portfolio of prestige fragrance and cosmetics maisons. The organisation combines the operational rigour of a global luxury conglomerate with brand-driven creativity and a strong focus on commercial performance across Iberia.

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics (LVMH Beauty Iberia) seeks a Business Controller in Madrid (temporary, hybrid) to manage monthly closings, budgets and CAPEX.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Report to the Head of Controlling and deliver accurate monthly closings, financial controls and P&L analysis, including flash sales and package reporting.
  • Manage monthly re-invoicing to European entities, ensuring recharging processes are documented and compliant with internal transfer pricing policies.
  • Monitor and analyse actuals versus budgets by cost centre and business unit; explain key variances and propose corrective actions.
  • Conduct monthly closing reviews with Brand General Managers to identify risks and opportunities and implement action plans.
  • Prepare, coordinate and supervise the company budgeting process (annual budget and revisions) and develop contingency plans to protect operating results.
  • Coordinate the annual CAPEX budgeting process, support profitability analysis for investment approvals at HQ and perform post-implementation evaluations.
  • Collaborate closely with accounting, cash collections, treasury, logistics and brand teams to ensure alignment on sales targets and operating performance.
  • Validate and control expenses (purchase orders, T&E, CAPEX) and provide ad hoc support to the Controlling Manager to inform financial decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in controlling, finance or audit; experience in retail, perfumes & cosmetics or FMCG preferred.
  • Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or equivalent.
  • Spanish: full professional proficiency; English: fluent (C1); French (C1) is a strong plus.
  • Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and CAPEX evaluation.
  • Results-oriented, highly analytical with strong attention to detail; proactive and collaborative work style.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting Monthly closings and P&L analysis CAPEX planning and post-implementation evaluation Variance analysis and contingency planning Transfer pricing compliance and intercompany recharging Expense control (purchase orders, T&E, CAPEX) Stakeholder management with Brand General Managers and central functions Excel SAP

Experience

Minimum 5 years in controlling or finance roles with hands-on responsibility for monthly closings, budgeting, CAPEX and intercompany processes; retail or audit background preferred.

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or equivalent.

Workplace

This position is based in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

Culture

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics blends high standards of financial discipline with an entrepreneurial, brand-centric culture. The Iberia organisation values diversity and inclusion and actively promotes equal opportunities; candidates holding a disability certificate ≥33% are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

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LVMH

LVMH Business Controller

Madrid, Spain

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