Moët Hennessy Senior Business Controller
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
About Moët Hennessy
Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits division of LVMH, brings together some of the world’s most storied maisons, uniting centuries of craftsmanship with a distinctly contemporary spirit. As an employer, it offers an international environment where heritage, excellence, creativity, and responsible innovation shape every profession, from vineyards and cellars to marketing, distribution, finance, and hospitality. The group values talent capable of honoring exceptional savoir-faire while anticipating the expectations of discerning consumers worldwide. Through its global reach, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to sustainability, Moët Hennessy provides careers defined by prestige, purpose, and the pursuit of enduring luxury.
Moët Hennessy UK seeks Senior Business Controller in London. Strategic finance role managing P&L, gross margin, forecasting, and business partnering for luxury wines and spirits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as a senior finance business partner to key functions, providing robust financial insight and constructive challenge to support strategic and operational decision-making
- Take ownership of key P&L areas, identifying risks and opportunities early and reflecting them in forecasts and action plans
- Support delivery of financial targets through proactive performance monitoring, analysis, and recommendations for corrective action
- Lead the monthly closing process across Gross Margin, Variable Selling Costs, Fixed Selling Costs, and selected balance sheet accounts
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting through journal preparation, system validation, and reconciliations
- Deliver clear variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year with strong management commentary
- Monitor, analyze, and challenge gross margin performance across brands, including volume, mix, pricing, duties, and cost of goods sold
- Lead forecasting, reporting, and control of overheads and distribution-related costs
- Act as primary finance partner for Supply Chain, overseeing warehousing, logistics costs, and environmental tax impacts
- Conduct regular balance sheet reviews to identify financial exposure, accounting risks, and potential P&L impacts
- Drive automation, simplification, and continuous improvement of reporting and planning processes
- Support strategic discussions through scenario analysis, performance modeling, and forward-looking risk and opportunity assessment
Qualifications
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
- Fully qualified or actively studying towards CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- 6–7 years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, or Financial Analysis roles
- Strong track record of business partnering and performance management
- Experience in FMCG, luxury, consumer goods, or similarly fast-paced commercial environments highly desirable
- Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capability
- Proficiency in Power BI or similar data visualization tools
- Experience with SAP, Hyperion, Topaz, Anaplan, or equivalent financial systems advantageous
- Right to work in the UK
Skills
Experience
6–7 years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, or Financial Analysis roles with a strong track record of business partnering and performance management. Solid finance foundation combined with the ability to translate data into strategic business insight. Experience in FMCG, luxury, consumer goods, or similarly fast-paced commercial environments is highly desirable.
Education
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. Fully qualified or actively studying towards a recognized professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Culture
Moët Hennessy offers a workplace culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and the art of hospitality, where employees contribute to some of the world’s most prestigious wines and spirits Maisons. The environment combines international collaboration with a strong commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation, encouraging teams to preserve tradition while shaping the future of luxury experiences.
About Cerulean
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