Primary Objectives

The Business Planning Controller shall be a business partner to Department Heads, Brand HQ, along with being a strong analyst, focusing on:

1- Assist the preparation of the Budget, R1, R2, and Strategic Plan for Interlux, Pucci , Kenzo

2- Responsible for daily, weekly & monthly commercial reporting. To ensure actual results are in line with budget.  Prepare analysis of financial results.

3- POS system management

4- Retail lease and Wholesale exclusive distribution contract review & maintenance

5- Pricing management for APAC region

6- Ad-hoc projects: Investment analysis, optimization of boutiques’ operations

Job Description

- Prepare the budgets from margin to expenses, running in-depth analysis to identify additional levers of growth, with the support of the BPC Manager.

- Prepare, recommend and report on Company’s result, weekly and monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast. Work with relevant business units to optimize sales & spending. Identify and report potential risk.  A specific focus shall be made on Gross Margin (discount, channels, stock & depreciation) & management of stock coverage.

- Review, analyze & comment on monthly financial results to provide management with visibility for APAC region.

- To keep track of POS system improvements projects and also user requests

- Support the businesses in identifying and solving business issues, with particular emphasis on growth in sales, profit, cash flow and credit management.

- Work closely with the Regional Finance team to optimize all Balance Sheets items, especially cash & working capital.

- Ensure that the internal controls in place are adequate and in compliance with all corporate governance requirements.

- Analysis on the actual pricing market markup for the APAC region for all wholesale customers

- Assist in the roll out of the boutiques’ operations handbook

Requirements

- MBA holder or Bachelors Degree in Business – a certification in Accounting is a plus

- Minimum 4 years relevant experience

- Minimum 1 international working experience outside of Hong Kong

- Ambitious, takes initiative and ownership of tasks, open minded and flexible

- Excellent analytical and organization skills

- Smooth communication

- Fluent in English and Cantonese/Mandarin, French additional bonus

- Must be proficient in Excel and Power Point

- Microsoft AX (Axapta) and Cegid proficiency

Kenzo, a contemporary fashion house started in 1970. With its abundant prints, vibrant color combinations and culture influence from all over the world, Kenzo offers a luxuriant and versatile world where spontaneity takes control. In view of our fast expansion in Hong Kong, we are seeking high caliber personnel to join our retail team.