REGIONAL FP&A DIRECTOR, APAC at Richemont

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Analysis, Leadership, Team Development, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Acumen, Communication, Presentation, Analytical Proficiency, Organizational Talent, Agility, Innovation, Collaboration, Problem Solving

Industry

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Description

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity. YOUR MISSION: In line with our business vision, we are inviting you to craft the future as part of our Regional Finance team. If you have passion and belief you can grow within our team and contribute to yours and our success, don’t hesitate and apply the role. HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? Based in Hong Kong, the APAC FP&A Director will lead, direct, and control the financial planning and analysis function across the APAC region. This role is critical for maintaining the short and long-term financial health and driving the strategic growth of the business. The Director will be instrumental in shaping the financial roadmap, fostering robust cross-functional collaboration, and championing continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives throughout the region. This position requires a visionary leader who can inspire and empower teams, rather than solely manage processes. This position directly reports to the Regional Finance Director APAC, while supporting the APAC Richemont Exco and acting as a key contact with other Richemont Regional Finance in the financial management of Richemont Functions costs. The market team within their scope focus on the annual budget, rolling forecasts and latest estimates, strategic plans, financial KPIs, office & facilities investment requests and management reporting. Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership & Roadmap: Lead the development and implementation of the APAC FP&A strategy, ensuring alignment with wider corporate objectives and actively driving the financial roadmap for the region. Interpret overall business strategy and policy to set clear, actionable FP&A objectives and deliverables across APAC, ensuring they contribute to the Group's mission, vision, and values. Act as a strategic partner to the Regional Finance Director and other senior leaders, providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and operational excellence. Navigate and thrive within a complex matrix organizational structure, managing diverse stakeholder expectations and conflicting priorities to ensure cohesive financial strategies and outcomes. Financial Planning & Analysis Oversight: Oversee and drive the annual budget, rolling forecasts, strategic plans, and latest estimates processes for the APAC region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to Group guidelines. Monitor financial targets, KPIs, business, and cost trends across all markets within APAC, analyzing deviations and recommending proactive corrective measures. Promote strong financial discipline throughout the region, ensuring the quality of financial forecasts and strict adherence to corporate finance policies and regulatory standards. Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement: Champion and lead digital transformation initiatives within the FP&A function, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, data analytics capabilities, and reporting quality across the region. Continuously identify and implement opportunities to improve FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence. Drive the sharing of best practices and financial insights between APAC markets and with other regions, elevating the overall professional competency of the FP&A function. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team across the APAC region, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous learning. Collaborate with market Finance Directors on the recruitment, retention, and professional development of market FP&A team members. Empower and leverage market finance teams to identify and drive bottoms-up improvements and innovative solutions, fostering a sense of ownership and contribution. HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US? Qualifications & Experience: Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent level of education. Minimum of 15-20 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or Controlling roles, with significant experience in a regional leadership capacity within a multinational organization. Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, demonstrating a "leader not a manager" approach focused on vision, empowerment, and strategic direction. Extensive experience working effectively in a complex, multi-matrix organizational environment, adept at managing diverse stakeholders and conflicting priorities. Demonstrated experience in driving strategic initiatives, organizational roadmaps, and continuous improvement programs within a finance function. Strong understanding and practical experience with digital transformation in finance, including leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and financial systems. Experience in the luxury goods or retail industry is highly valued. Skills & Competencies: Organizational Talent & Strategic Acumen: Exceptional ability to lead, structure, and execute strategic financial initiatives, translating complex vision into clear, actionable plans. Exceptional Leadership & People Development: Proven ability to inspire, mentor, and develop teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance, and growth-oriented culture. Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Management: Superior ability to build relationships, influence, and collaborate effectively across all levels and functions within a complex global organization. Analytical & Technical Proficiency: Strong technical skills in managing high-volume data complexity, coupled with a highly process-driven and systematic approach to financial analysis and reporting. Communication & Presentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly, concisely, and persuasively to executive leadership and diverse audiences. Agility & Innovation: High learning agility, adaptable to fast-changing and dynamic market conditions, with a proactive mindset towards digital transformation and continuous improvement. Collaborative & Challenging Mindset: A strong partnership-oriented approach combined with the ability to constructively challenge the status quo to drive effective financial monitoring, performance, and strategic outcomes. HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING? You will be working at our Hong Kong office and meet with people within the Group including Maisons. Under the luxury retail environment, your high learning agility, resilience and proactiveness will enable you to drive the team to build and sustain a close and long-term partnership with the counterparts. YOUR JOURNEY WITH US You will be invited to meet with our Talent Acquisition Team for an initial understanding of the role. Then you will meet with the Hiring Manager and Function Head to learn more about the team structure, culture, the role and manager expectations. #Richemont #WeCraftTheFuture In our Group, you can start anywhere and go everywhere. Internal mobility is one of the best growth accelerators to develop within Richemont and our Maisons. We encourage our people to be curious, drive their own career, and dream big.

Responsibilities

The APAC FP&A Director will lead the financial planning and analysis function across the APAC region, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and driving strategic growth. This role involves overseeing the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and promoting financial discipline throughout the region.