Summary

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry and Watches: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, as well as Kering Eyewear. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow's Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination.” In 2017, Kering had nearly 29,000 employees and restated revenue of €10.816 billion.

We are currently seeking a Finance Transformation manager to join our Hong Kong office, reporting to the Vice President of Finance, Asia Pacific.

Job Description

You will work closely with the other members of WW Shared Services organization as well as the country controllers and other Executive and Business Leaders in implementing process improvements and service enhancements.

After a first phase of building a coherent, aligned, reactive and cost-effective shared services structure, the Finance Transformation Manager will be part of the shift to a performance-oriented organization, you will have the following roles: 

• Manage Finance Transformation
• Deliver effective change management
• Perform the controlling of Shared Services in APAC
• Animate the network of Shared Services in APAC

How you will contribute

Lead Finance Transformation

• Help shape the Strategy, both at global and local level, to transform Finance Shared Services into a best-in-class organization (cost effectiveness, compliance, excellence and automation)
• Define and animate a clear and achievable roadmap to execute the strategy
• Manage the transformation planning and ensure a smooth roll out of the different workstreams

• Lead a PMO structure to facilitate the transformation of Finance Shared Services

Deliver effective change management

• Support APAC Shared Services Managers & teams through FSSC transformation:
• Support with documentation and re-engineering of key finance process processes
• Align processes and procedures across countries in line with global model

Perform the controlling of Shared Services in APAC

• In sync with the SSC WW Financial Controller, report on the monthly closures as well as Budget and forecast and describe the highlights
• Organize the budget processes
• Be able to explain the recharges to the clients

Animate the network of Shared Services in APAC

• Manage and animate the online community dedicated to Shared Services
• Help organize seminars / meetings on specific topics related to Shared Services
• Help to setup new Shared Services offices or any other project

Who you are

• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent. A major in Finance would be a plus
• Strong analytical mind with excellent relationship management
• Able to work in a matrix organization and an international, multicultural environment
• Able to plan, set priority and manage several complex activities simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse group of stakeholders
• Fluent in verbal and written English. Mandarin would be a plus

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Atelier in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2019-05-20

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Kering Asia Pacific Limited