Richemont Industrial Management Controller

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Location
ButtesNeuchâtelSwitzerland
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Richemont

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods group that owns and manages a portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, leather goods and writing instruments. As an employer, the group emphasises artisanal craftsmanship, long-term brand stewardship and international operations, offering finance professionals exposure to complex manufacturing and inventory-driven businesses within a multi-brand environment.

Richemont seeks an Industrial Management Controller in Buttes, Switzerland to manage manufacturing cost control, reporting and variance analysis.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Own month-end and quarter-end manufacturing cost reporting, including standard cost calculations, inventory valuation and cost of goods sold reconciliations.
  • Perform detailed variance analysis (actual vs. standard and budget) and explain movements to senior finance and operations stakeholders.
  • Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and rolling cost projections for manufacturing sites; consolidate site-level inputs into group reporting.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing KPIs, dashboards and management reports to drive cost control and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with production, procurement and supply chain to identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Implement and enforce cost-accounting policies and internal controls for production processes and inventory flows.
  • Support ERP-related projects and system configuration for cost accounting (e.g. standard costing, material ledger), and liaise with IT/ERP teams during change programs.
  • Provide audit-ready documentation for external and internal audits related to manufacturing costs and inventories.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Industrial Engineering; a master’s degree or specialised diploma in management control is advantageous.
  • Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) or strong demonstrable experience in management accounting.
  • Solid technical understanding of cost-accounting methods (standard costing, absorption costing) and inventory valuation.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with proven ability to synthesise operational and financial data into actionable insight.
  • Fluent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for cross-functional collaboration (specific language requirements not provided in source).

Skills

Cost accounting Variance analysis Budgeting & forecasting Inventory valuation KPIs and management reporting SAP Advanced Excel Power BI

Experience

Several years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance or industrial management control, preferably within a production environment. Demonstrated track record of delivering month-end cost closures, variance explanations and driving cost-reduction initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Industrial Engineering; advanced degree or professional accounting qualification preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Buttes, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of Neuchâtel.

Culture

Richemont’s workplace culture balances respect for traditional craftsmanship with rigorous commercial and financial discipline. The environment is collaborative and international, valuing long-term quality, operational excellence and close partnership between finance and production teams.

About Cerulean

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