Manager, FP&A

Manager, FP&A

Do you wish to join the House of Dreams?

In this House, you will continue to perpetuate the dream of our creator: that of a more beautiful and happier world.

You will also consolidate our vision: to become the most desirable House in the world of beauty, an absolute reference of French luxury, a symbol of joy and hope.

This vision is carried by our six values that you will embody daily as designers of dreams - values that engage and define us:

Create Passionately Craft together with joy Excel for ultimate luxury Lead with audacity Cultivate Triumphant inclusivity Commit and act to re-enchant the world.

Design your dreams with Dior.

Your Impact:

Within the FP&A team, the Manager, FP&A is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, providing in-depth qualitative analysis of actual versus forecast variances, and developing robust financial models.

This role plays a pivotal role in leading financial planning, analysis, and performance management for Christian Dior Perfumes' North American operations.

The FP&A Manager will be instrumental in maximizing Return on Investment (ROI) and providing critical financial insights to support and influence the leadership team's strategic decision-making.

Position

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Leadership:

• Lead budget and forecast process of North America Capex (USA and Canada markets) with the objective to become the Finance expert in this area of the P&L
• Ownership of North America full P&L scenario planning for D2C (Direct to consumer) and leading monthly reviews and budget planning cycles with appropriate stakeholders
• Contribute to the ROI analysis of CAPEX/OPEX projects by conducting analyses and recommendations to support commercial, operational, and strategic decisions
• Challenge costs and allocations of costs to drive financial performance.

Reporting and Performance Management:

• Guarantee Monthly and Quarterly Financial reports' accuracy and respect deadline(s) in submitting to headquarters
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Provide management and departments with monthly reports and ensure that they stay within budget
• Proven ability to analyze actual vs. plan results and summarize underlying drivers of variances as well as providing clear and succinct interpretation of results to management

Stakeholder Communication and Support:

• Ownership of Canada Media and PR expenses and being able to clearly communicate financial results, forecasts, and variance analyses to internal stakeholders in a clear and decision-oriented manner
• Assist on related ad hoc reports/projects and specific needs from the leadership team

Month-End Close and Financial Acumen:

• Actively participate in monthly close process with strong understanding of the P&L and balance sheet drivers

Profile

Ideally, you would have 5-7 years' experience within a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) domain.

Soft skills that align with our values:

Create Passionately:

• Initiative
• Resourceful
• Resilience

Lead with Audacity:

• Exemplary Leadership & People Management Capacity
• Assertive & Proactive
• Entrepreneurial
• Critical Thinking
• Stakeholder Management Capacity

Craft Together with Joy:

• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Emotional Intelligence
• Communication & Interpersonal skills

Cultivate Triumphant Inclusivity:

• Learning Agility
• Integrity
• Empathy

Commit & Act to re-enchant the world:

• Change Management
• Business Acumen
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Purpose Driven Management

Hard Skills:

• Experience: 5-7 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) roles. Experience within the luxury goods sector is highly desirable.
• Analytical Acumen: Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with a proven capacity to challenge assumptions and drive insightful financial perspectives.
• Financial Modeling Expertise: Proficient in developing and utilizing sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making and ROI analysis.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Project Management & Organization: Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, coupled with superior organizational skills.
• Proactive & Inquisitive Nature: Possesses a meticulous and inquisitive approach to financial data, consistently seeking to understand underlying drivers and optimize financial performance.

Additional information

This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

LVMH Inc. uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance and tenure.

While the published salary range is a good faith reflection of the targeted salary level for the position, LVMH Inc. reserves the right to pay outside of the published salary range of $100,000-$140,000.

Recruitment steps

Submit your application via our website. A recruiter will review your application. If your profile aligns with the requirements defined by our Hiring Team, you will be contacted for an initial HR interview. Subsequently, you will have subsequent in-person interviews with the Hiring Manager, the Team Leader and a 360 Peer.

* The process outlined above is subject to change based on the company's evolving business needs.

Skills development opportunities

1) Soft and Hard Skills you will develop in this role.

• Strategic Thinking: By leading budget and forecast processes, conducting ROI analysis, and engaging in P&L scenario planning, the manager develops the ability to think strategically about financial implications and long-term business objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: The role involves regular interaction with various internal stakeholders, requiring strong skills in managing expectations, addressing concerns, and building trust
• Business Acumen: Understanding the P&L and balance sheet drivers, grasping key business drivers, and linking financial insights to commercial, operational, and strategic decisions significantly enhances business acumen

2) Potential Career Path from this role

• Senior Manager, FP&A
• Director, FP&A
• Vice President, FP&A