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Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist - La Maison Longchamp

La Maison Longchamp:

Based in Paris, Longchamp stands as an optimistic and independent family business with an international reputation. Joining Longchamp’s team means contributing to the creation and distribution of fashion and leather goods that are both fair and beautiful, showcasing superior craftsmanship. With a presence in over 25 countries and employing 3,500 individuals, “la Maison” is now looking for innovative, passionate, and committed talent to continue its development in France and abroad in a demanding and caring working environment.

Position: Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Coordinates the company’s financial budget and forecasting process. Provide financial analysis and reporting to improve financial results.

Responsibilities:

Budget & Forecast

• Responsible for the completion of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Forecast profit and loss and cash flow by store and segment.
• Work with company department heads to create payroll, capital, sales, Cost of sales operating expense, and merchandise purchase budgets.
• Assist in the PowerPoint presentations of budgets to senior management.

Profitability Analysis

• Create Financial analysis reports and models.
• Analyze store profit and loss statements to maximize profitability and identify risks and opportunities.
• Setting and tracking key performance indicators and objectives.
• Analyze corporate overhead line items to reduce costs and create efficiencies including but not limited to freight, travel and entertainment, marketing, distribution cost, and store operating expenses.
• Review Budget to Actuals variances and follow up on cost saving opportunities.
• Tracking Actual to budget results for capital and marketing.

Other

• Analyze feasibility of new business ventures, initiatives, or investments.
• Provide business support to senior management.
• Liaison with parent company finance team to provide information requests.
• Stay updated on Market trends, economic conditions, and industry benchmark in the North American Marketplace.
• Active participation in finance projects (SAP, BI, EPM).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Key characteristics include thorough knowledge of all accounting and financial functions, analytical, strong communication and presentation skills.
• French speaking a plus.

You will act as a genuine agent of change, developing innovative solutions and working on issues relating to corporate culture and CSR.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, focusing on controlling and analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP a must.
• Familiarity of ERP systems such as CEGID and Cognos.

Benefits:

• Opportunities to learn daily and to develop in a meaningful profession.
• Transmission of know-how linked to leather goods by our in-house guides.
• Tailor-made induction program for your first 6 months.
• Local management and a family-run business where your work will be recognized....and more!

Join us and open your Longchamp of possibilities!

The ideal candidate must be able to fulfill all the physical requirements of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Join us and open your Longchamp of possibilities!