Regional Finance Controller, Europe

About Cartier

The story of Cartier is founded on audacity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 9000+ colleagues of 105 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity.

What We Offer

At Cartier, you will be part of a community bound by a strong sense of responsibility, where connection, collaboration, and collective spirit thrive. We empower individual talents, united by a shared commitment to excellence, inspired by the world's diverse cultures, to respect and enrich our unique heritage. We believe that different perspectives fuel innovation and drive us to create exceptional experiences. We offer an energizing environment for career growth and the opportunity to contribute your individual vision to a legacy of creativity. We celebrate every achievement, big or small, fostering meaningful connections through gratitude and mutual support, nurturing a sense of belonging. Join us at Cartier, a place like no other, forever moving forward.

How Will You Make an Impact

We are seeking a highly motivated Regional Controller to join our dynamic European Cartier Finance team. As European Financial Controller for Cartier, you will play a key part in contributing to the financial performance across European Markets. Reporting directly to the European Cartier Head of Controlling, you will foster strong partnerships with local controllers and key stakeholders. Your expertise will be essential in consolidating our Reporting and Forecast processes, and in delivering forward-looking analysis and KPIs to ensure optimal resource allocation and strategic decision-making for the European Region.

Key Responsibilities

Support for Regional Growth & Financial Optimization

• Participate in the critical review of market action plans and assist in consolidating market strategic business plans, ensuring their alignment with the Region’ strategy and growth ambitions
• Assist in monitoring resource allocation in line with the Region's development strategy.
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs for all investment streams, from boutique projects to A&P spending, with the aim of maximizing ROI and strategic impact
• Identify areas for cost optimizations and assist the regional management in looking for efficiency improvement

Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis

• Coordinate the regional budget process in collaboration with local and Group Finance teams as well as other regional functions
• Consolidate regional budgets / LE, ensuring alignment with European strategic priorities and providing critical financial insights to support decision making
• Conduct monthly follow-up of market performance, proactively partnering with local market controllers across Europe to understand deviations versus plan identifying risks & opportunities.
• Set up collaborative corrective action plans when needed and enhance forecast reliability

Finance Data & Reporting Enhancement

• Partner with the HQ Finance Data team to optimize and advance our financial reporting capabilities, including the critical migration from PowerBI to Looker, ensuring robust tools that enhance financial performance monitoring and strategic analysis for the Region

What Are We Looking For

• A Master’s degree in economics or engineering with 5-8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven finance analysis expertise, ideally gained within an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IAS/IFRS).
• Ability to analyze and assess complex data, determine trends and variances, identify problems, and propose effective solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, and SAP BI reporting tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a multinational environment, effectively managing relationships across diverse functions and cultures.
• Agility, flexibility, and a strong team spirit.
• High ethical standards and values, coupled with a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Fluent in English.

Your Journey With Us

If your application is selected, we will give you an introductory call to explain further steps and discuss the opportunity. If things go well on both ends, you will have a chance to meet the Hiring Manager and the HR Manager. Take your next step with Cartier, we look forward to hearing from you!