Richemont Industrial Business Controller

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and analyze product costs including materials, labour, overhead, and variances across finished goods and accessories
• Execute monthly financial statements independently, including stock analysis, provision calculations, and Maison-specific cost evaluations
• Collaborate with Maison divisions during planning cycles—budget and forecast development, sales projections, production volumes, stock targets, and slow-moving inventory provisions
• Serve as financial business partner to production, quality, and R&D departments, ensuring accurate month-end closing procedures
• Prepare focused analyses on key topics such as cash flow drivers, balance sheet variations, one-off effects, and project impacts
• Actively participate in the implementation of new financial processes and reporting flows

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics & Management, or Management Engineering
• 5 years of experience as Business and Industrial Controller in complex manufacturing environments, or 2–3 years as an Auditor in a Big 4 firm
• Comprehensive understanding of cost elements throughout the production pipeline from raw materials to finished goods dispatch
• Advanced knowledge of P&L cost structures based on standard costs and variance analysis
• Proficiency with ERP systems, particularly SAP FI/CO, SAP SEM, and Business Intelligence tools
• Strong MS Office skills with advanced Excel expertise (Pivot Tables, data modeling)
• Fluent English; French is a plus

Skills

Experience

5 years of experience as a Business and Industrial Controller in complex manufacturing environments, or 2–3 years of experience as an Auditor in a Big 4 firm. Experience in the fashion and luxury sector is highly valued.

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics & Management, or Management Engineering.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 40,000 to EUR 55,000 per annum.

Benefits

Learning & Development Opportunities, Welfare Policy, Ticket Restaurant

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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