Director, FP&A

Overview

Richemont is a leading luxury goods group that owns and manages an array of prestigious maisons, including Cartier. The organisation blends heritage craftsmanship with rigorous commercial discipline and operates across retail, wholesale and digital channels worldwide. As an employer, Richemont offers a global, matrixed environment where brand excellence, long-term thinking and cross-functional collaboration are prized.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end FP&A activities for Cartier in the assigned region — oversee annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and margin optimisation.
• Partner closely with commercial, merchandising and operations leadership to translate business plans into financial targets and actionable KPIs.
• Own monthly and quarterly performance reporting, variance analysis and management commentary for senior executives and the Richemont finance centre of excellence.
• Design and enhance FP&A processes, tools and dashboards to improve forecast accuracy, cycle time and transparency.
• Manage, mentor and develop a small team of finance professionals, setting objectives and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Drive business partnering on pricing, promotions, inventory and capital allocation initiatives; support ad hoc commercial projects, business cases and M&A diligence as required.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders, aligning on priorities and resource trade-offs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance) preferred.
• Professional qualification preferred (CFA, CPA or equivalent).
• Deep knowledge of FP&A best practices, financial modelling and management reporting.
• Strong commercial acumen with an ability to translate data into strategic recommendations for retail and luxury product businesses.
• Proven leadership skills with experience developing high-performing finance teams and influencing at senior levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to construct concise executive narratives and present complex analyses clearly.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) and working capital dynamics typical of luxury retail.

Skills

Experience

Approximately 8+ years of progressive finance experience with a minimum of 3–5 years in an FP&A leadership role. Preferably demonstrated experience within luxury goods, retail, or consumer goods businesses and exposure to multi-channel commercial models and international reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar required; Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance) or professional accounting/finance qualification preferred.

Culture

Richemont cultivates a culture rooted in craftsmanship, discretion and long-term brand stewardship. The workplace values cross-border collaboration, commercial rigour and respect for heritage, offering finance professionals the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions in a refined, fast-paced sector.