Financial Analyst – Fashion, Watches

As Fashion, Watches & Fine Jewellery and Corporate Financial Analyst, you will be a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, reporting to the Financial Controller – Fashion, Watches & Fine Jewellery and Corporate.

As Fashion, Watches & Fine Jewellery and Corporate Financial Analyst, you will be a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, reporting to the Financial Controller – Fashion, Watches & Fine Jewellery and Corporate.

What Impact You Can Create At Chanel

Structure Costs (SMG&A) Controlling & Financial Planning

• Take responsibility for the consolidation, forecasting and monitoring of structure costs (SMG&A) across the three CHANEL divisions in Benelux & Scandinavia, under the supervision of the Financial Controller.
• Lead all financial cycles for structure costs, including Budget and Quarterly Reforecasts, partnering closely with budget owners across HR, IT, Facilities and other functions to build robust, accurate and well-documented forecasts.
• Collaborate with all departments to set and monitor Travel & Entertainment forecast.
• Challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and formulate clear recommendations for decision‑making.
• Monitor actual expenditure versus budget, latest forecast and prior year; investigate, explain and communicate material variances.
• Ensure accurate bookings, accruals and allocation of structure costs by country, entity, division and cost centre, in close partnership with Accounting and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly structure‑cost reporting, presentations and recommendations for the Financial Controller, Finance leadership and budget owners.
• Develop and maintain relevant reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility on cost performance, key drivers and outlook.
• Run Benelux & Scandinavia cost allocations in partnership with the Accounting team, ensuring accurate bookings and timely tracking of actuals.
• Own headcount and FTE reporting and forecasting in partnership with HR and the Financial Controller
• Support CAPEX-related topics when required, notably depreciation forecasting and budget planning.
• Complete annual declarations and related reporting requirements accurately and on time.

Fashion & Watches & Fine Jewellery FP&A Support

• Support the Financial Controller in the construction, consolidation and monitoring of Fashion and WFJ P&Ls.
• Contribute to monthly closing, reporting and forecasting cycles, ensuring accurate, timely and consistent financial information.
• Support the planning and monitoring of Promotion and Boutique Expenses, proactively highlighting key variances, risks and opportunities.
• Analyse actuals against budget, forecast and prior year; articulate the operational drivers behind performance; and support the preparation of Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Plan submissions, management presentations, strategic analyses and ad hoc projects.

Business Partnering, Internal Controls, Inventories & Continuous improvement

• Act as a trusted finance partner to functional leaders and cost owners, translating financial data into clear and actionable insights.
• Promote ownership, cost awareness and financial discipline, while constructively challenging spending and assumptions where appropriate.
• Participate in annual inventories across the Benelux & Scandinavia Fashion and Fragrance & Beauty scope; assist with Fashion internal‑control activities as required.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate finance processes, reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to the development of automated reporting tools and support finance‑system activities and projects.
• Ensure consistent, compliant finance processes, reporting and controls across Benelux & Scandinavia.

What Chanel Can Offer You

• Career Progression: Exposure to local, regional and global projects, with opportunities for development across the CHANEL Finance organization.
• Strategic Impact: Direct involvement in shaping financial and business strategy for a dynamic, high-growth region.
• Professional Growth: Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams; gain expertise in advanced financial systems and data analysis tools.
• Team Culture: Join a supportive, passionate, and diverse team committed to excellence, innovation, and personal development.
• International Exposure: Work closely with colleagues across multiple countries and cultures, expanding your professional network.

What You Will Bring

• 4 to 6 years’ relevant experience in FP&A, financial controlling or a comparable finance role.
• Demonstrated experience as a trusted Finance Business Partner.
• Degree or equivalent quali