Chanel, Inc.
Location
Croydon, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Senior Financial Accountant (Financial Reporting - Boutique Accounting, Inventory & FA&L) page is loaded
Your role
Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, this 12 month FTC role will take ownership for the Boutique accounting, Fixed assets and leases (FA&L), inventory and Financial Controls for the UK region. This is a key role for the region, working closely with the Head of Financial Control to drive process improvement and implement more robust financial controls across the region. Managing two direct reports, you will also support with training and developing members of the UK finance team and will support in setting departmental objectives and ensuring these are adhered to.
What impact you can create at Chanel
Accounting duties:
Responsibility for the month-end close on SAP
Specific ownership of Boutique accounting, inventory, FA&L (incl. IFRS16) and related transactions
Management of balance sheet reconciliations (including preparing and reviewing)
Quarterly financial submissions to Global
Work as the key point of contact for the audit
Providing finance support for the boutiques
Oversight of reconciling store receipts
Project work:
Involved in the design, testing and implementation of various improvement projects
Supporting with the implementation of a new ERP system where appropriate (D365)
What you will bring to the role:
Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
Strong financial controls required and treasury experience preferred
Previous experience driving change and implementing new processes
Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing a team however, equally comfortable to performing day to day tasks with good attention to detail
Knowledge of SAP
Experience working in the retail industry and business partnering with operations teams.
Ability to prioritise and multi-task, use own initiative and work autonomously when required
Positive and ambitious attitude with a willingness to learn
You are energised by:
Delivering deadlines and accountabilities
Continuously looking out for new opportunities to improve processes
Leading and developing a finance team
Building relationships with stakeholders at all levels
What you would gain from this experience:
The opportunity to apply skills learnt through professional qualification and management accounting experience as part of a finance team.
Benefits at Chanel:
Have been created to support you across your professional and personal life by offering you:
Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance covering pre-existing medical conditions and ability to add family members, Online GP App with 24/7 appointments available within 24 hours and Cycle Scheme participation for a tax-exempt bike and/or accessories
Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance and Retail Discounts across multiple retailers including Supermarkets, Gyms, Days Out and 100s more
Mental Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programmes and Other Support Lines
Lifestyle : Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts across major London attractions and CHANEL Product Discounts
Employee Recognition: Service Awards Programme offering CHANEL Products, Retail Vouchers and Additional Holidays across milestones
*Benefits are eligibility dependent and subject to change at any time
At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.
Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.
As an independent company, its core values are grounded in:
Exceptional creation and client experience
Nurturing human potential
Having a positive impact – on people, the environment and communities around the world.
As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.
Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.
Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.
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