MAIN PURPOSE

The successful candidate acts as a business partner to Richemont corporate management, providing financial insights to achieve business targets and realizing Richemont corporate strategy. 

He/She is also responsible for the financial planning function of a selection of Richemont corporate functions (“RRF”), and reports to RRF Financial Planning Manager.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY POSITIONING

• Financial planning process management & partnership 

 Collaborate closely with RRF function management to support long-term financial planning and contribute to the development of the strategic business plan as part of the annual budgeting cycle.

 Lead the preparation, coordination, and presentation of functional budgets for China, ensuring alignment with APAC RRF FP&A and consistency with regional strategy.

 Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency improvements; provide analytical support to function leaders in driving performance enhancement initiatives.

 Ensure timely and accurate delivery of BULE budget submissions and related outputs.

 Conduct financial impact assessments for RRF projects to support data-driven decision-making by senior leadership.

 Serve as a key liaison between RRF functions and Maisons on complex or cross-functional topics, facilitating clear communication and alignment.

 Oversee the accurate allocation of RRF costs to respective Maisons and provide transparent, well-documented explanations in response to management inquiries.

• RRF Financial Daily Operation and Controlling

 Monitor monthly year-to-date (YTD) actuals, prepare YTD vs. budget variance analyses, and organize timely review meetings with function leaders following each month-end close.

 Act as the gatekeeper for RRF expenditures by managing SAP PO and VIM payment approvals, ensuring appropriate cost control and compliance.

 Leverage SAP BI reporting tools to generate accurate and insightful management reports and business case analyses that support strategic decision-making.

 Assume full responsibility for financial controlling within RRF functions, ensuring adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies in all day-to-day operations. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education / Qualifications

• University graduate (BA/MBA equivalent) from a reputable institution 

• CPA/ACCA/CMA/CIMA from a recognized board is a ‘Plus’

Languages

• Fluent written and spoken Mandarin and English

Experience: 

• 3-5 years of related FP&A cost controlling and planning working experience 

• Successful experience in financial KPI implementation and management  

• Overseas working or study experience is a ‘Plus’

Business acumen

• Understand business implications of decisions.

• Operate within the Company’s framework of policies and procedures.

• Support the organization’s goals and values.

Skills

• Strong strategic, financial planning and business analysis experience.

• Ability to gather and analyse/synthetize information skilfully.

• Ability to coordinate projects and deal with conflicting priorities.

• Ability to design workflows and procedures.

• Advanced user of MS Excel / MS PowerPoint, and corporate financial planning systems.

Competence

• Ability to take personal accountability for decisions made and anticipate internal and external business issues that may impact organizational results

• Influence in a respectful and professional manner 

• Work well in group problem-solving situations; generate creative solutions; result-oriented

• Strong team player & communicator; pleasant and open-minded

• Able to deal with a reasonable level of stress and work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines; balance multiple priorities and still ensures thoughtful and high-quality deliverables

• Mature, discipline, high degree of integrity and work ethics, self-motivated, independent