Hermès is an independent house founded in 1837. It has always nurtured a family spirit while keeping an open mind. The house takes a committed and responsible approach, putting people at the heart of its model to create the highest quality objects. Its designers, artisans and sellers come from different backgrounds and work together to build the Hermès dream, injecting their expertise and exacting standards into each stage of the process. Driven by the desire to transmit, our teams also strive to reinvent themselves every day, with you.
So, saddle up and join us.
The role
Management Reporting
- Preparation of the period end reporting pack for the JL & Co Executive Committee, focusing on sales, production, supply chain.
- Commentary on KPIs, identifying key trends, highlighting both positives and negatives, specifically around sales, inventory & factory margin.
Product costing
- Assisting the Industrial Management Controller with maintaining accuracy of costing data, particularly around Bill of Materials and periodic costing updates.
- Business Partnering, working closely with key internal customers, providing assured, timely advice around any areas of concern that may arise.
- Ad hoc reporting.
- Participation in stock takes.
- Any other duties as required by management in accordance with the job role.
- Assist with statutory reporting, including external audit and National Statistics.
Pricing
Assist with product pricing, both ad hoc and bulk seasonal pricing. Adhering to strict deadlines. Accurate product costing is of course fundamental to successful product pricing.
Internal control
- Implementation of formalised controls to check the correct application of the company’s procedures.
- Briefing managers and staff on any issues relating to internal control.
Skills and experience
- Fluent in English
- Degree in Finance (Master or part qualified, a full accounting qualification is desirable although not essential).
- Accurate, clear analytical capabilities and attention to detail are key.
- Strong planning skills and a highly organised approach to work
- Ability to meet demanding deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work autonomously, taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Knowledge of ERP systems would be advantageous
- Excellent computer skills and software skills: excellent with MS Office, particularly Excel.
