Kering Technologies

Summary

About us

Kering is a global Luxury group which manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry and watches: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, as well as Kering Eyewear. In 2021, Kering had 42,000 employees and restated revenue of €17.6 billion. Kering is a major player in the luxury sector. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering empowers its people to lead the way in terms of creative expression while crafting tomorrow's Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination.” A shared culture and determination unite our Houses. Together, we are building a unique, passionate and responsible Luxury group, working to push boundaries in a positive way. Join us to shape the Luxury of tomorrow with us.

We are currently seeking a Financial Controller for the UK and Irish entities of the Saint Laurent brand who will report to the Head of Financial Shared Services Italy and UK.

Job Description

Your opportunity

As YSL Financial Controller, you will be based at the Kering UK Finance Shared Service Centre in Haywards Heath.

Your main objectives pursuant to the YSL entities will include providing added-value and reliable reporting, budgeting/forecasting, producing financial statements compliant with local requirements, developing processes and controls, and assisting in commercial finance.

How you will contribute

• Work closely with worldwide/EMEA financial shared services teams to utilise global finance transformation initiatives locally.
• Lead the move towards continuous accounting and fast closing, leveraging new tools and working in close collaboration with the YSL brand and EMEA/worldwide finance shared services teams.
• Monitor, communicate and define corrective actions with brand finance and/or regional finance shared services team regarding the quality of monthly closings
• Organize the roles & responsibilities within your team focusing on process expertise to improve efficiency and quality of financial reporting
• Maintain SAP analytical structures relevant to YSL and in line with group model for UK entities
• Support brand management for the UK market by delivering reliable reporting and budgeting insights and providing finance expertise on local activities: boutique opening, lease accounting, fixed assets, etc.
• Manage and deliver the month end reporting submission in HFM and additional disclosures ensuring accuracy and data quality.
• Respond to divisional queries and work with divisional finance teams to support on daily finance operations.
• Create a strong relationship with brand finance to ensure the shared service centre can provide the expected level of services.
• Deliver and ensure compliant filing of local statutory financial statements.
• Responding to internal and external audit requests.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Completing performance reviews for your team and providing other line manager support including coaching and training.

Who you are

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified ideally with 10+ year’s experience in either an audit or retail background.
• Experience in shared services or complex matrix organization
• Strong background leading finance process improvement, standardization initiatives and finance system implementation: preferably SAP, Hyperion & Blackline
• IT & process driven professional. Working knowledge of Power BI.
• Good understanding of retail lease accounting (IFRS16) and retail business in general

Why work with us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth and become part of a thriving team in a global Luxury group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2025-07-28

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Kering UK Services Ltd.