Richemont Financial Controller
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Jul 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.
Richemont Financial Controller (Maternity Cover) in London - Temporary full-time role managing financial operations and reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee financial accounting operations and ensure compliance with IFRS and UK accounting standards
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and regulatory reports
- Manage the accounting team and coordinate with external auditors
- Monitor internal controls and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency
- Support senior management with financial analysis and strategic decision-making
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
- Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and UK financial reporting requirements
- Experience with financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms
Skills
Experience
Minimum 8–10 years of accounting or finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a controller or equivalent senior finance role
Education
Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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.
About Cerulean
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