FP&A Controller

Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels is a heritage haute-joaillerie maison within the Richemont family, renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic creativity and meticulous attention to detail. As an employer it combines a haute-couture approach to product with an international retail footprint, offering roles that intersect creativity, technical excellence and rigorous business management.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarterly financial close activities for assigned entities, ensuring accuracy of management accounts and timely delivery of consolidation packages.
• Own annual budgeting, rolling forecasting and long-range planning cycles; construct and maintain detailed financial models to support planning.
• Produce insightful management reporting and KPI dashboards for senior leadership, translating financial results into actionable business recommendations.
• Drive variance analysis versus budget/forecast and explain drivers to commercial, product and retail stakeholders.
• Partner with Commercial, Merchandising and Operations teams to support margin analysis, pricing decisions and inventory-related forecasting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls related to financial planning, forecasting and reporting; liaise with internal and external auditors as required.
• Manage and develop a small FP&A team or finance business partners; provide coaching and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Support special projects including business case development, capital expenditure appraisal and system implementations (planning and reporting tools).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent; Master’s degree or professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting principles (IFRS experience desirable).
• Demonstrable competence in financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders and present clear, data-driven recommendations.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience, with capacity to mentor junior analysts.

Skills

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of progressive FP&A or financial controlling experience, ideally within luxury goods, retail, or consumer goods. Proven track record of managing budgeting and forecasting cycles, delivering management reporting and partnering with commercial teams across multiple markets.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; Master’s degree or recognised professional accounting qualification preferred.

Culture

The maison blends artisanal craftsmanship with international commercial operations, fostering a culture that values precision, discretion and collaborative problem-solving. Teams operate with high standards, cross-disciplinary collaboration and a strong emphasis on heritage-led creativity aligned to commercial rigor.