Financial Analyst – Fashion, Watches

Financial Analyst – Fashion, Watches & Fine Jewellery and Corporate – Benelux & Scandinavia – M/F/D

About the job

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. Your core responsibility will be to oversee, consolidate and steer structure costs (SMG&A) across the three CHANEL divisions in Benelux & Scandinavia. You will lead forecasting, cost tracking, performance analysis and reporting, partnering closely with various teams, including HR, IT, Facilities, Maintenance and other functions. You will also support the Financial Controller on Fashion and Watches & Fine Jewellery topics including promotion and boutique expenses. Through rigorous analysis, proactive business partnering and continuous process improvement, you will contribute to sound decision-making and financial excellence across the market.

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.

Business Partnering, Internal Controls, Inventories & Continuous improvement

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 qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business or Management.
• Position based in Brussels (Belgium) or Amsterdam (the Netherlands), with periodic business travel within Benelux, Scan