Chief Finance Officer

We are currently looking for a Chief Finance Officer based at the headquarter of Delvaux in Brussels.

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Mission

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key member of the Executive Committee (ExCo). The CFO is responsible for the development and implementation of the Maison’s global Finance and IT strategies and safeguarding the financial well‑being of the business in line with all applicable laws and regulations. The CFO and his/her team are responsible for delivering insightful business analysis to facilitate strategic business decision making and effective execution. The CFO leads and develops a “best in class” Finance and IT organization for the Maison in close partnership with the ExCo and Group Finance/Group Technology. In addition to Finance, IT, Legal and sustainability report into the position.

The Position

- Develop and deliver Finance and IT strategies aligned with Maison priorities and the Group Technology roadmap

- Be a strong business/sparring partner on cross-functional strategic business topics

- Actively contribute thoughts/ideas about the evolution of the Maison’s business model

- Ensure financial health, notably by boosting gross margin and by controlling fixed costs

- Provide appropriate guidance on the Finance implications of business activities

- Deliver on‑going financial planning, budget, trend and cost analysis

- Oversee all aspects of the financial performance of the manufacturing process

- Monitor the analysis of key financial indicators (margin, operating expenses, profitability, cash flow) and propose corrective actions as needed

- Ensure reporting, tax, compliance and legal obligations are properly adhered to

- Coordinate all legal actions for the Maison together with Group legal

- Manage all aspects of accounting, tax and risk management functions

- Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits are fully compliant and secure

- Develop appropriate automated financial tools to provide timely reporting

- Ensure achievement of global targets, full P&L responsibility

- Manage IT operations and ensure IT infrastructure is reliable, secure, and cost-effective

- Lead, coach and develop the Finance and IT organisations

- Inspire and engage the wider organisation as a member of the Maison ExCo

- Close collaboration with all internal stakeholders, as the whole ExCo and Fashion & Accessories xolzvmg Division Finance/Group Finance

Profile

- 10 years of finance experience in manufacturing and retail environments

- Strategic thinker and a true business partner

- Entrepreneurial with a high level of agility and can manage ambiguity

- Transversal project management or cross function working experience

- Good intuition for Maison’s product categories and the relevant markets

- Strong understanding of 360° business management

- Excellent communication skills; ability to interact with all hierarchic levels

- Strong international background and mind‑set, intercultural sensitivity

- Able to represent the brand in front external/internal stakeholders

- Excellent people management skills

- Fluent in English and French (Dutch is a plus)

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