Cartier International Senior Finance Controller

About Cartier

Cartier is one of the world’s most revered Maisons of luxury, celebrated for its high jewellery, watchmaking excellence, and enduring Parisian elegance since 1847. As an employer, Cartier offers a refined environment where craftsmanship, creativity, client excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit are cultivated with care. Its teams contribute to a heritage defined by innovation, cultural influence, and exceptional savoir-faire, while benefiting from the global strength and values of the Richemont Group. Cartier seeks individuals who combine aesthetic sensitivity, precision, collaboration, and a commitment to service, inviting them to help shape the future of a Maison synonymous with beauty, rarity, and timeless distinction.

Role & Responsibilities

• Guide and challenge regional long-term financial planning and support strategic business plan alignment
• Ensure optimal working capital and resource allocation in accordance with Maison strategy; identify and highlight risks and opportunities
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support regional management in driving operational efficiency
• Support coordination of regional budgeting and monthly forecasting processes according to headquarters and Group guidelines
• Analyze monthly results for multiple subsidiaries including costs, DSO, Capex, headcount, margins, and discounts
• Monitor and report on consolidated operating expenses through monthly tracking, budgeting, and ad-hoc analysis
• Lead development and optimization of management reporting tools
• Conduct regional performance analyses including commission schemes and profitability assessments
• Partner with business stakeholders to design and execute solutions for complex business challenges
• Collaborate on preparing and participating in major finance presentations to Executive Committee and leadership forums
• Support and champion a strong internal control culture and compliance framework
• Ensure active compliance with company policies, procedures, and IAS standards

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Finance or equivalent
• 5 to 8 years of experience in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment, ideally within FMCG or a multinational audit firm
• Proven track record managing, budgeting, and reporting against a full, sizeable P&L and Balance Sheet
• Solid understanding of Management Accounting under IFRS and the connection between reporting, accounting, and financial controls
• Fluent English; French is a plus
• Highly proficient in financial query and business intelligence tools such as SAP (SEM & BW), Anaplan, PowerBI, or Looker

Skills

Experience

5 to 8 years of professional experience in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment, with substantial exposure to management accounting, financial planning, and performance reporting. Experience managing a full P&L and Balance Sheet across multiple jurisdictions is essential. Background in FMCG or multinational audit firms is preferred.

Education

Master's Degree in Finance or equivalent qualification.

Workplace

Culture

Cartier fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and respect for its rich heritage as a leading luxury Maison. Employees are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of excellence while contributing to an international, collaborative environment where innovation, elegance, and client-centric service are deeply valued.

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