- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.
Saint Laurent seeks a Financial Controller – Wholesale to manage planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the global wholesale channel. Based in Paris and reporting to the Financial Controlling Manager, this role encompasses weekly and monthly sales reporting to senior management, budget and forecast administration via Anaplan, client order consolidation during showroom campaigns, financial close participation on the wholesale perimeter, and strategic business partner engagement with regional teams. The position will expand progressively to include retail controlling responsibilities for the EMEA region, encompassing cost center analysis, capital expenditure tracking, and boutique investment project review.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce weekly and monthly wholesale sales reporting for senior management and conduct global sales analysis during budget cycles
- Consolidate client orders during showroom campaigns and administer budget and forecast processes via Anaplan
- Participate in financial closes for the wholesale perimeter, including CAPEX, OPEX, and royalty analysis
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support group and operational decision-making
- Serve as the primary finance liaison for regional teams, providing wholesale performance insights and business partner support
- Progressively expand scope to manage EMEA retail financial close activities, cost center analysis, and boutique investment project reviews
- Contribute to continuous improvement of finance tools and processes, including Anaplan administration and Power BI dashboard standardization
- Identify regional needs and lead adoption of new financial tools and reporting systems across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Controlling, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
- 2–3 years of professional experience in financial controlling or management accounting
- Proven proficiency with Anaplan, Power BI, and standard enterprise finance tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage large datasets and complex financial models
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to build cross-functional relationships with operational and regional teams
Skills
Experience
2–3 years of experience in financial controlling, business analysis, or management accounting, preferably within a luxury goods, retail, or fashion environment. Experience with international business structures and multi-regional financial management is advantageous.
Education
Master's degree in Controlling, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent qualification in a related financial discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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