VIE - Industrial Controller (Opex & Capex) | ITALY

Position

From the house of dreams to the house of talents

"Whatever you do - for work or pleasure - do it with passion! Live with passion..." Christian Dior

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. From the founding of his House in 1947, marked by the New Look revolution, he transformed his dreams into marvelous creations. His visionary spirit constantly magnified women around the world, inspiring his successors today more than ever. "Fabric is the sole vehicle of our dreams (...). Fashion, in essence, stems from a dream, and a dream is an escape," he wrote in his work I Am a Couturier. Throughout his collections, Monsieur Dior became the demiurge of his muses' happiness.

Today, rich in this exceptional heritage and a community of over 7,500 talents, our House embodies more than ever the House of Talents envisioned by Christian Dior. In more than 40 countries, we showcase our expertise, our audacity, and our excellence through the passion and creativity of our collaborators. Join us and create your future in our generous, disruptive, and ambitious universe where we grow in excellence, courage, and optimism.

*The Little Dictionary of Fashion

Job responsibilities

Country: Italy

City: Florence

The resource, directly reporting to the Industrial Controlling Director, will be responsible for managing the operative expenses and capex for shoes and leather goods business. Defining and improving flows and processes, preparing and monitoring the budget and 3YP/5YP, closing activities with analysis of actual vs budget variances, and preparing reports for management.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Review, standardize, and optimize financial processes across various divisions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead and manage the comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning (3YP/5YP) processes for both capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx).
• Conduct in-depth analysis of actual versus budget variances, preparing detailed reports and insightful commentary for top management.
• Ensure all investment proposals are thoroughly supported by robust business cases and fact-based return on investment (ROI) analyses to guide strategic business decisions.
• Oversee and manage all operating costs, including but not limited to electricity, rent, security, cleaning, maintenance, staff training, vehicle fleet, and tools.
• Monitor and enhance monthly financial analyses to optimize operational expenses against budget.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to top management, ensuring data integrity.
• Address and fulfill internal audit requirements with precision and efficiency.

Strategy & Process Improvement:

• Monitor and report on project progress against budget, evaluating key parameters such as deadlines, time, cost, and returns.
• Drive efficient management and reporting of both CapEx and OpEx.
• Ensure strict compliance with financial deadlines and reporting timelines.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve financial processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy across all plant operations.
• Serve as a proactive business partner to the operations function, providing financial guidance and support.

Profile

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CMA) is highly preferred.
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or cost control within a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong foundational knowledge of financial principles, accounting practices, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and comprehensive financial reporting.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present complex financial information clearly.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in French and/or Italian is a significant advantage.

Encouraging inclusion and diversity in all its forms, Christian Dior Couture has been committed since 2013 to a process that promotes the employment of people with disabilities and values all singularities.