Rimowa Financial Controller

About Rimowa

Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.

Role & Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly closures for French entities and ensure the reliability of financial data
• Analyze actual versus budget variances and provide clear P&L commentary to senior leadership
• Prepare monthly dashboards and financial reports for operational departments, the Director of Management Control, and the Chief Financial Officer
• Coordinate annual budgeting and forecasting cycles with operational departments including Marketing, IT, Product, and Merchandising
• Challenge operational team assumptions, identify financial risks and opportunities, and formulate concrete recommendations
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to operational teams on expense tracking, project monitoring, and financial metrics
• Oversee purchase order monitoring and contribute to the improvement of related financial tools and processes
• Ensure proper implementation and documentation of internal controls in accordance with regular audit requirements
• Monitor capital expenditure investments and participate in cross-functional Finance projects focused on management tool optimization
• Mentor an intern and support their professional development within the finance function

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance from a university or business school
• Minimum 5 years of experience in management accounting within an international environment
• Advanced proficiency in SAP (S4 and/or BFC)
• Fluency in French and English
• Strong attention to detail and numerical aptitude
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in management accounting or financial control within an international corporate environment, ideally within a luxury goods, fashion, or multinational organization. Demonstrated experience with complex financial processes, multi-entity consolidation, and cross-functional business partnering.

Education

Master's degree (Bac+5) in Finance, Accounting, or related field from a recognized university or business school.

Workplace

Culture

Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.

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