Finance Systems Analyst
Chanel in Geneva seeks a Finance Systems Analyst to manage ERP finance applications, integrations and system improvements for global finance operations.
Overview
Chanel is an independently owned global luxury fashion house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As an employer, the brand combines rigorous craftsmanship with a discreet corporate structure, operating internationally from headquarters and regional offices that support tightly integrated creative, retail and corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day support and continuous improvement of finance applications and integrations across the global finance landscape (ERP, consolidation, close and treasury systems).
- Partner with finance stakeholders (controlling, accounting, tax, FP&A, treasury) to translate business requirements into technical specifications and system configurations.
- Manage projects and system changes across the full lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, testing (unit, integration, UAT), data migration and rollout.
- Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root-cause analysis and coordinate fixes with internal IT, external vendors and third-party providers.
- Design and maintain automated interfaces, data flows and reconciliations between source systems and the finance stack to ensure data integrity during month-end and close processes.
- Prepare and maintain functional documentation, runbooks and test scripts; provide training and support materials for end users.
- Contribute to governance, controls and compliance activities related to finance systems (segregation of duties, audit trails, SOX-related controls where applicable).
- Evaluate new finance technologies, run pilot initiatives and recommend optimisations to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrable experience implementing, configuring or supporting finance/ERP systems in a multi-entity environment.
- Strong analytical ability with proven experience in requirements definition, process design and system testing.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to work with finance and IT teams across regions.
- Experience working with external vendors and proven ability to manage third-party deliveries and SLAs.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 3–5 years of hands-on experience supporting finance systems or ERP finance modules, including participation in at least one implementation or major upgrade project in a multinational or matrixed organisation.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certifications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, CFA) preferred but not mandatory.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture that values craftsmanship, discretion and high standards across creative and corporate functions. Teams operate in a collegial, performance-driven environment where attention to detail, cross-disciplinary collaboration and respect for brand heritage are paramount.