Yves Saint Laurent Retail Financial Controller

Location
Employment Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Jan 7, 2026
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Saint Laurent in Paris seeks a Retail Financial Controller to oversee sales performance and regional financial processes. Join a dynamic, multicultural team in the luxury fashion industry.

Overview

Saint Laurent, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, was established in 1961 and is renowned for pioneering the concept of luxury ready-to-wear with its 'Rive Gauche' line. Since 1999, it has been part of the Kering Group, a global leader in luxury goods. Under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, Saint Laurent continues to be a trailblazer in the luxury sector, offering a wide range of products including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Analyze and supervise sales performance through the production of reports and monitoring of sales tracking applications.
  • Produce sales analyses for forecasting exercises and various ad hoc requests.
  • Administer and ensure the optimal functioning and future development of the Anaplan-based sales planning tool, providing support to regional teams.
  • Participate in projects aimed at automating and contextualizing sales data for internal clients in a highly digitalized reporting environment.
  • Act as the primary contact for the assigned region, training local financial counterparts on processes and tools to ensure autonomy and compliance with Brand & Group processes.
  • Review P&L statements during budget periods and monthly closings, conducting reviews and analyses of retail-related cost centers, and alerting on anomalies.
  • Oversee regional forecasting and closing processes to ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Finance, Management Control, Accounting, or equivalent from a business school or university.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in management control, ideally within a retail environment.

Skills

Proficiency in reporting and analysis tools (advanced Excel) and a keen interest in BI tools. Strong understanding of budgeting processes and monthly closings. Ability to analyze variances, propose recommendations, and support operational teams. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential. Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to synthesize data. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in an international environment.

Experience

1 to 3 years of experience in management control, ideally within a retail environment.

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Management Control, Accounting, or equivalent.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.287 open roles in Paris, including 52 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.699 active listings on Cerulean, 76 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.243 open positions, with 89 posted this week.

Benefits

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic and multicultural work environment where employees can express their talents individually and collectively, contributing to the company's adaptability in a changing world.

Culture

Saint Laurent is committed to diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—believing it enriches the workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Laurent welcomes and considers applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

About Cerulean

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