- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
The Business Controller partners with Function Heads, Maison Managing Directors, and HR Business Partners to guide financial performance and strategic planning across assigned Maisons, with a focus on HR controlling, FTE planning, and financial and commercial analysis. The role leads planning, reporting, business reviews, internal control and process-improvement initiatives, and provides financial guidance across regional and local divisions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead FTE planning, set financial targets, and translate Maison strategy into budgets and forecasts.
- Anticipate cost trends and align financial priorities with Richemont Group strategy.
- Deliver accurate, timely, end-to-end financial performance reports, refine reporting to meet business needs, and present updates to stakeholders.
- Conduct proactive financial analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
- Orchestrate business reviews and provide expert advice on long-term performance and investment projects.
- Engage leadership on P&L impacts and validate business cases for financial feasibility.
- Review and assess financial controls, ensure IAS/IFRS compliance, and work with Internal Controls teams to meet requirements and mitigate risks.
- Lead or participate in local and regional transversal projects to improve efficiency and financial processes across Maisons and Functions.
- Drive financial performance reporting and analysis for assigned Maisons.
- Coordinate and participate in Maison Business Reviews.
- Align divisional controlling processes with Richemont Group standards.
- Provide financial support and guidance across regional and local divisions.
- Oversee financial statements and support optimal business management for assigned Maisons.
- Collaborate with Maison Managing Directors, Function Heads, HR Business Partners, Group and Regional Finance teams including Internal Controls, and Project Leads.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- A professional certification such as CPA or CMA is highly desirable.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in finance or controlling roles, preferably in a multinational environment.
- Proven track record in business controlling, reporting, and financial analysis.
- Strong business, commercial, and financial acumen, ideally gained in business controlling or consulting within a multinational, fast-moving consumer goods, or luxury/fashion retail environment.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills for engaging stakeholders in a complex, matrix-based, virtual organization.
- Assertive, self-initiated, results-oriented, and highly autonomous, with strong analytical aptitude and the ability to grasp both strategic overview and granular detail; adaptable, innovative, and a catalyst for change.
- Fluent spoken and written English; Dutch and/or French proficiency is a significant advantage.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of progressive experience in finance or controlling roles, preferably within a multinational environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a professional certification such as CPA or CMA is highly desirable.
Workplace
This position is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
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Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
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