- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
About Montblanc
Montblanc is a global maison renowned for uniting fine craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance across writing instruments, leather goods, watches, accessories, and new technologies. Founded in 1906 and inspired by the spirit of exploration and mastery, the brand offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a heritage of excellence while shaping contemporary luxury experiences for discerning clients worldwide. As an employer, Montblanc values precision, creativity, service excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering an international environment where talent can grow across retail, design, manufacturing, marketing, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, cultural refinement, and meaningful client relationships.
Richemont seeks a Senior Brand Controller to lead financial planning, analysis, and controllership functions for its Taiwan operations, overseeing Montblanc, Chloé, and Dunhill brands. The role encompasses annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, P&L analysis, Capital Approval Request management, and financial business partnering across retail and wholesale channels. The incumbent will serve as a trusted financial advisor to local management, drive process automation and financial transformation initiatives, and ensure strict adherence to IFRS and Group compliance standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and strategic planning processes for Montblanc Taiwan
- Develop comprehensive financial models, P&L analysis, network simulations, and cash flow projections to support business strategies and initiatives
- Oversee end-to-end financial representation for Capital Approval Requests (CARs) related to Maison projects
- Act as the local controller for the Taiwan market, providing dedicated support to Montblanc, Chloé, and Dunhill teams
- Collaborate with Regional Controllers and Regional FP&A Manager (Hong Kong) on accounting booking and compliance for Fashion Maisons
- Provide operational support and expert advice on policy, procedure, compliance, and financial impact to Fashion & Accessories Maisons' retail and wholesale operations
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Taiwan management and commercial teams on business development, boutique performance optimization, and operational efficiency
- Evaluate financial viability of new projects, investments, and commercial initiatives with data-driven recommendations
- Collaborate with regional Finance team and cross-functional departments (Marketing, Retail, Operations, Wholesale) to ensure alignment in financial reporting
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for local and regional stakeholders
- Drive in-depth analysis of profitability by product category, boutique, channels, and operational expenses
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial data in accordance with Richemont Group guidelines and IFRS standards
- Streamline and automate financial management processes and reporting
- Identify, define, and drive process and system improvement projects
- Partner with Finance Digital team on digitalization and data visualization initiatives
Qualifications
- 6–8 years of progressive FP&A or controlling experience in luxury retail, consumer goods, or multinational environments
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA or ACCA preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with comprehensive understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and financial planning software (Anaplan)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Looker)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders
- Fluency in English and Mandarin
Skills
Experience
Minimum 6–8 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis or controlling, ideally within luxury retail, consumer goods, or multinational environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Culture
Montblanc fosters a refined, international workplace culture rooted in craftsmanship, heritage, and a commitment to timeless innovation. As an employer, it values meticulous attention to detail, collaborative excellence, and the personal development of teams who bring its luxury writing instruments, leather goods, watches, and accessories to life.
About Cerulean
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