Assistant Business Finance Manager (Commercial Finance)

About The Role

Be part of our dynamic Business Finance team, a trusted commercial financial partner to influence strategic decision, provide effective performance management and facilitate insightful decision making to the management team focusing on Customer, Brand and People.

Impact You Can Create in the Role

• Providing value-added financial analysis, modeling, and insights to influence management decisions across regional, divisional, and local levels, focusing on qualitative profitability growth and maintaining brand equity.

• Utilize advanced analytics for scenario planning and predictive analysis to guide business decisions, develop financial models, and prepare key financial presentations.

• Regularly engage with business partners and budget owners, conducting monthly performance reviews, variance analysis, sales and expense forecasting, and advising on operating expense efficiency.

• Manage financial planning processes to meet deadlines, design effective reporting templates for budget management, and oversee inventory management and minimization of stock obsolescence.

You are Energized by

• Your collaboration across finance, business, and other corporate functions at local, regional, and global levels, along with proactively providing solutions and support to stakeholders.

• Your contribution on advanced analytics and data-driven insights, essential for influencing strategic decision-making and driving the predictive, forward-looking aspect of the role.

• The opportunity to be a self-starter working in comfort with complexity and ambiguity, curiosity to explore unknown areas, with your proactive and continuous learning approach.

What You Will Bring

• University degree in Business Administration (major in Finance, Accounting, Management Systems, Economics, or Quantitative Finance).

• Minimum 5 years experience in commercial finance, business planning, or as a finance business partner.

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting.

• Experience in luxury, beauty, FMCG, or retail sectors is highly advantageous.

• Ability to understand business drivers, market trends, and provide commercially relevant financial advice.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting data and collaborating across teams.

• Curious, proactive mindset with a drive for continuous learning and improvement.

• Familiarity with financial systems and tools.

• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with minimal supervision.

What Chanel Can Offer You

• The chance to work with a world-renowned luxury brand known for heritage and innovation.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Supportive, team-oriented culture that values your contributions.

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and strong career growth opportunities.