ABOUT THE BRAND

At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”

Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.

We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.

Women’s ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including menswear, footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.

We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our KARL.COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Group Financial Controller with relative experience in a Finance Director capacity with strong numerical skills to drive the Company’s financial operations and improve financial performance. In this role, you will report directly to the Interim Director Finance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Month End-closings and Year-End-closing of Group entities (including contact with auditors);

Review and/or preparation of monthly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss for various sales channels;

Review journal entries ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting methods including prepayments and accruals;

Maintain the reporting calendar to ensure timely and accurate reporting and liaise with key stakeholders;

Ensuring key Finance processes are performed and reviewed including payments, payroll, compliance reporting;

Processing and reconciliation of HQ payroll;

Review inventory reconciliations and analyze discrepancies;

Work closely with the internal stakeholders to share reports and analysis findings;

Enable fact-based decision making by creating transparency;

Develop and implement applicable analytical tools;

Other improvements of processes and flows

Support the Interim Finance Director in his duties as necessary

YOUR PROFILE

Proven experience as Group Financial Controller and some exposure to higher level responsibilities such as leading a Finance department

In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Controllership of which 3 years of management/ team leading experience.

Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting

An analytical mind with a strategic ability

Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Master’s in accounting, finance, or a relevant field

CPA, RA, ACCA, or other relevant qualification is a plus

Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)

· Learning and development courses/trainings

· Legendary Summer & Christmas parties

· Opportunity to make an impact

· Remote working arrangements

· Relocation Package

· Bonus holidays

· Working in the heart of Amsterdam

· Brand discounts

· And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

JOIN #TEAMKARL

The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.

At #TEAMKARL, everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, grow in their career and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us.

Karl Lagerfeld

Group Financial Controller (7 months Maternity Cover)