Finance Executive Assistant

Overview

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines exacting craftsmanship with a discreet, high-performance corporate culture and operates globally while preserving a strong French creative identity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Finance Director and senior finance leadership, including calendar management, travel coordination and prioritisation of daily agendas.
• Prepare, review and circulate finance-related correspondence, presentations and meeting packs; ensure timely follow-up on action points.
• Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings, committees and board-related activities, including minute-taking and logistics.
• Manage confidential documents and sensitive financial information with absolute discretion and compliance to internal procedures.
• Serve as primary liaison between the finance office and cross-functional stakeholders, external partners and service providers.
• Support basic financial administration tasks such as expense claim processing, invoice follow-up and document filing to facilitate the finance team's workflow.
• Coordinate ad hoc projects and special assignments driven by the finance leadership, track deadlines and report progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an executive assistant or senior administrative professional, preferably within a finance or corporate services environment.
• Proven ability to support C-suite or senior managers with complex calendars and competing priorities.
• Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and capacity to work under strict confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional presentation standards.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years supporting senior management or a finance function; demonstrable experience organising complex schedules, preparing executive-level materials and handling confidential finance information.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or equivalent professional experience.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of discretion, excellence and artisanal quality applied to corporate functions as well as creative work. The workplace emphasizes professionalism, attention to detail and collaboration across global teams while maintaining a distinct French heritage and exacting standards.