HR Controller
LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics seeks an HR Controller in London to manage HR budgeting, reporting and people analytics for designated brands.
Overview
LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics is a cluster within the LVMH group that brings together prestigious fragrance and beauty Maisons. As part of the LVMH family, the organisation combines artisanal creativity and rigorous commercial discipline, offering an international, fast-paced luxury environment with cross-functional collaboration between HR, commercial and financial teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own and manage the HR budget for designated brands, including monthly tracking of headcount and staff costs.
- Maintain and validate HR master data (cost centres, analytical structures) to ensure accuracy of reporting and payroll exports.
- Prepare, analyse and present monthly and ad-hoc HR reports, including commission data and staffing cost breakdowns.
- Coordinate with Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, Finance and Recruitment to deliver cost forecasts and staffing scenarios.
- Develop and monitor HR KPIs, provide insight-driven recommendations and support annual audit processes.
- Support projects related to compensation and pay (e.g., commission scheme updates) and act as key contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial controlling or HR/people analytics, ideally within retail or luxury goods.
- Proven expertise in financial controlling: cost centres, P&L analysis and staff costing.
- Strong analytical aptitude with the ability to transform data into actionable recommendations for senior management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; ability to present complex analyses succinctly.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and balancing recurrent reporting with ad-hoc analytical projects.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years' relevant experience in finance controlling or HR controlling, with demonstrated exposure to payroll processes, commission schemes and reporting in a retail or luxury environment preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Human Resources, or equivalent professional experience.
Culture
The organisation reflects LVMH's hallmark blend of creative excellence and commercial rigour; teams operate in a collegial, high-performance environment with strong cross‑departmental ties between HR, finance and commercial functions. Career development and internal mobility are prioritised for high performers within the Maisons.