LVMH Controlling Manager

About LVMH

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury, unites more than 75 distinguished Maisons across fashion and leather goods, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and selective retailing. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely international environment where heritage, creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit meet. It cultivates exceptional talent through mobility, mentoring, and rigorous learning, while empowering teams to shape the future of desirable, sustainable luxury. LVMH seeks individuals who combine excellence with curiosity, aesthetic sensibility with business acumen, and respect for tradition with the courage to innovate.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans for assigned brand portfolios
• Analyze brand performance, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting brand strategy, marketing initiatives, and retail expansion
• Prepare and present comprehensive budget and forecast analyses to brand management and senior leadership
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual brand performance reports with insights into sales, gross margin, marketing ROI, and profitability
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), providing recommendations for operational improvement
• Investigate and explain variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Develop and maintain retail performance metrics, including sales per square foot, conversion rates, and average transaction value
• Evaluate retail channel profitability and identify efficiency improvements
• Assess financial performance of new and existing retail locations
• Evaluate financial effectiveness of marketing campaigns and track marketing ROI metrics
• Serve as trusted financial advisor to brand and marketing teams on business cases and strategic initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of controllers, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration
• Support the implementation of global brand initiatives within regional markets

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, brand finance, or related roles
• MBA or CPA certification preferred
• Fluency in Korean (essential) and English (preferred)
• Strong financial planning and analysis skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and office software
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
• Experience in cosmetics, luxury goods, or consumer packaged goods industry preferred

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, brand finance, or related roles. Experience within the cosmetics, luxury goods, or consumer packaged goods industry is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA or CPA certification preferred.

Workplace

Culture

LVMH fosters a culture where creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit come together across an exceptional portfolio of luxury Maisons. As an employer, it offers a dynamic, international environment that values excellence, innovation, and the transmission of savoir-faire while encouraging each talent to contribute to the long-term desirability of its brands.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.