Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

• Reporting for Hermès Group, Region and local Senior Management.
• Forecasting: preparation of annual budget and 3-year plan.
• Reforecasting to build accurate quarterly estimates and anticipate variances against budget.
• Monitoring profitability with detailed analyses of sales, margin, purchases, stock level, associated depreciation and all expenses.
• Identify areas of risk, alert Management and suggest corrective actions.
• Work closely with, but not limited to :
  • Accounting team to guarantee the accuracy of the financial information, design the analytical structure and ensure accuracy of cost allocation.
  • Merchandising team to monitor Open-to-buy, challenge buying assumptions and ensure purchases commitments are in line with budget. Provides support with pricing strategy and price change implementation. Assist with the completion of inventory reporting (stock equation, sell-through, invoicing commitment)
  • Head of Departments to monitor expenses
  • Senior Management to measure the financial implication of the subsidiaries’ strategic initiatives
• Monthly cash flow forecast including end of year and next year projection.
• Preparation and analysis of financial ratios : free cash flow, working capital, return on capital employed
• Prepares Business Plan for investment projects. Completes project cost follow-up, analysis and reforecast

Requirements & Capabilities:

• Degree holder in finance or accounting, ideally CA or CPA qualified
• At least 5 to 7 years’ experience in the Finance field with a minimum 3 years in a similar capacity
• Strong analytical skills and communication skills
• Excellent command in English
• Be curious and proactive.
• Stakeholder management (internal and external) and service-mind oriented
• Computer literacy of MS Office and Financial software (SAP, CEGID, TM1, Cognos, Tableau).