What are the responsibilities and job description for the VIE - Finance & Operations Analyst - North America position at AMI PARIS?
Location: New York, USA
Start Date: December 2024
Mission: The VIE Finance & Operations Analyst will report directly to the Chief of Staff Americas, based in New York, with strong exposure to Paris Headquarters (Finance, Retail Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, IT, etc.). This role involves supporting both Finance and Operations to ensure smooth store activity, accurate financial reporting, and optimized processes across the North American subsidiary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Monthly closing
Collect, review, and consolidate documents from store managers for the accounting firm
Support the accounting firm with reconciliations (sales, credit cards, other accounts)
Prepare subsidiary closing reports for HQ and assist in budget vs. actual analysis
Inventory management
Support store teams during inventories and consolidate results
Provide documentation to the accounting firm and assist in stock analysis
Follow up on exceptional transactions and discrepancies
Accounts payable & invoice management
Enter and process invoices in a timely manner
Ensure payments are executed and maintain AP aging
Liaise with suppliers and the accounting team to resolve outstanding items
Budgeting & forecasting
Contribute to the preparation of budgets and reforecasts (Topline, Margin, OPEX, CAPEX)
Assist in preparing financial performance analyses and variance explanations
Participate in scenario planning and presentations for HQ
OPERATIONS COORDINATION
Provider & supplier management
Manage day-to-day store providers and service contracts
Maintain trackers, review invoices, and ensure cost optimization
Supervise replenishment of store supplies
Maintenance
Anticipate store needs by monitoring overall conditions (paint, fixtures, equipment, etc.)
Coordinate maintenance requests from stores, including urgent interventions when necessary
Liaise with service providers to ensure issues are solved quickly and efficiently
WHOLESALE SUPPORT
On an occasional basis, support wholesale team to enter orders during showrooms and help on collecting EDIs
About AMI Paris, ALEXANDRE MATTIUSSI
Born in Paris in 2011, inspired by Paris ever since — AMI offers stylish and comprehensive wardrobes for men and women, blurring the boundaries between casual and chic.
The name AMI, the French word for friend, plays with the initials of Alexandre Mattiussi, its founder and creative director. AMI captures a particular type of the French capital’s nonchalance, one that is young, cool and carefree. Standing for a relaxed, authentic, and friendly approach to fashion, AMI was awarded the prestigious ANDAM prize in 2013.
AMI now has stores in Paris, Tokyo, London, New York, mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as over 350 points of sale worldwide.
Website: https://www.amiparis.com/
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Master’s degree
2-to-5-year experience in Finance, Retail or Consulting
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Positive, enthusiastic, and resourceful, excellent communication skills - well-developed interpersonal skills, good listener
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Ability to effectively collaborate with all functions in the organization
A collaborative team player – attentive to team and company-wide success as well as individual performance
