Management Controller
Cartier seeks a Management Controller in Le Locle, Switzerland to lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting for its operations.
Overview
Cartier is a preeminent maison of luxury jewelry and watchmaking and is part of the Richemont group. The brand is renowned for its heritage craftsmanship, exacting quality standards and global retail and manufacturing footprint, offering a disciplined yet creative environment for finance professionals.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare, consolidate and present monthly management reporting and executive dashboards for the Le Locle site and related business units.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and rolling-plan processes; produce variance analysis and scenario modelling to support operational decision-making.
- Monitor and analyse cost drivers, product and process margins, and inventory-related metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
- Partner with commercial, supply-chain and manufacturing teams to translate business plans into financial KPIs and ensure financial discipline.
- Support month-end close activities and liaise with Group Finance for reporting alignment and financial consolidation requirements.
- Design, maintain and automate reporting tools and controls to improve accuracy, timeliness and transparency of financial information.
- Validate business cases, capital projects and investment proposals through financial modelling and sensitivity analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal control policies and contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline; Master’s degree or professional accounting qualification is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling capability with focus on budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Excellent communication skills with proven ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Demonstrated aptitude for designing KPIs and operational dashboards to drive business performance.
- High level of integrity and familiarity with internal control frameworks and corporate reporting requirements.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 3–5 years of progressive management control, FP&A or financial analysis experience, ideally within luxury goods, watchmaking, manufacturing or retail environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent; Master's degree or professional accounting certification preferred.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes artisanal excellence, precision and a commitment to long-term quality characteristic of a leading luxury maison. Teams are international and multidisciplinary, combining rigorous financial discipline with close collaboration across design, production and commercial functions.