The Finance Operations Controller in Richemont Dubai is part of the Richemont Finance Department, supporting the Richemont Brands in their internal retail and e-commerce operations, in a fast-growing environment.Key Responsibilities1.True business partner for the Maisons:
Work in close collaboration with the brand Retail and E-Commerce management - including Store Manager and Staff.
Be the key partner for subjects related to retail excellence, compliance and control for daily operations activities and brands general operations
Owner of the retail and e-commerce policies and procedure within UAE; assess the awareness level on processes and procedures, and plan together with Brands recurrent training to increase the quality of retail operations.
Spread system and process knowledge on retail flows constantly by being a first level of local support to the Brands and their boutiques
Coordinate new boutique openings/brand events/boutique closure with all the functions by managing the retro-planning and coordinate the different dept. sign-off before the opening
2.Finance Operations & Internal Control
Perform Boutique Audit
Contribute to the development and improvement of the Boutique Audit methodology and ensure its correct execution within the UAE.
Follow up on action plans, and provide support for the implementation
Assist in maintaining the retail compliance and control over daily operations in the Boutiques
Respect of Brand commercial policies
Perform yearly stock-takes
Control and Plan brand cycle-counts
Perform the Retail and RCS stock adjustment
Perform ICS monthly controls
Discount and Gratuities
Credit Transfer
Consignments
Stock In Transit
Returns and Exchanges\
Bulk Sales
Promote control awareness among Finance and Retail staff and contribute to regional efforts towards a continuous improvement of processes, procedures and systems.
3. Business Analysis & Reporting
Prepare boutiques and brands sales analysis
Prepare Retail and E-Commerce Key Performances indicators
Develop BI ad hoc reports as per brands management requests
4. Finance Projects Management
Coordinate projects with each head of department involved, whether transversal or functional, for business development or operational efficiency in which there is a financial component/stream.
Be the leader for all Finance Operations projects including but not limited to:
Internalizations and new boutiques
E-commerce and remote sales
Gemini preparation
New brand incorporation
Internal/external Audit coordination support
Process improvements
Key business development projects
Work environment & CultureRichemont is offering you a great opportunity to work in a reputable and professional leading Company in the Luxury Industry.Become a part of a Creative, Ambitious & Diverse team, and take your decisive step towards your career development within our organization.Richemont is a Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company founded in 1988 by South African businessman Johann Rupert. It is a family-spirited Group, enabling its Maisons and businesses to grow while staying true to their heritage and owns several of the world's leading companies in the field of luxury goods, with particular strengths in jewelry, luxury watches and writing instruments.At Richemont, our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.Quite simply, at Richemont you have the potential to be much more than your job title!