Financial Analyst

Position Overview

The Financial Controller will be directly reporting to the Business and Operations Manager and will be responsible for expenses controlling, budget construction and administrative topics.

• Invoices treatment – Validate and control the codification of the expenses in My Easy Order and Share.
• Coordinate with suppliers, Area Sales Managers and Accounting department for compliance of the House in terms of invoice treatment.
• Monitor expenses follow up – Update the expenses follow up files daily and ensure budget respect and achievement by challenging Area Sales Managers and providing visibility to Management.

• Responsible for monthly accruals – Monitor expenses status and codes in My Easy Order; compile accrual files with Area Sales Manager (commissions and over investment) and ensure budget achievement.
• Analysis of the monthly closing – P&L construction and analysis of closing vs Budget / YTD and YTG vision; reconciliation of software data and internal follow ups.

• Responsible for budget templates – Update and improve templates for each budget revision (Capex, Beauty Consultant, Office Charges).
• Participate in budget strategy – Consolidate Area Sales Manager version, attend budget meetings with Area Sales Manager and Management, provide input on the financial strategy of the region.
• Coordinate mensualisation of the budget – Provide efficient templates to Area Sales Managers and challenge them.

• Manage telecommunication, internet, computer, office supplies deals and associated expenses.

• Ensure registration of all fragrances in local markets by consolidating client needs and coordinating with the Sanitary registration department.

• Minimum 3 years in management controlling in luxury goods or fragrance & beauty (plus).
• Fluency in English and Spanish required;
  French is a plus.
• Excellent computer and software skills – proficient in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and diplomacy: collaborate well with others, work as a team, and be autonomous.
• Proactive – able to find solutions and provide recommendations.
• Strong interest in fragrances & beauty and Hermes core values.