Sr. Manager, Finance & Operations - Travel Retail Americas

Moët Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits Division of LVMH, regroups twenty-five Maisons, many of which have been around for centuries, while others are just starting their journey. Our vision is to lead the future of luxury Wines and Spirits from nature to communities.

Located in the most prestigious terroirs around the world, we have unique savoir-faire from winemaking to art de vivre, hospitality, and brick-and-clicks retail management to craft exceptional experiences for consumers. For many years, with the ambition to pass on a better world to future generations, we have been committed to the Living Soils Living Together program structured around four key commitments: Regenerating our Soils, Mitigating our Climate Impact, Engaging society, and Empowering our People.

Moët Hennessy is proud to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment for all. As an employer, Moët Hennessy offers unique journeys throughout its global ecosystem, opportunities to develop new skills and grow professionally.

In line with TR Americas strategy and GTR Finance guidelines, the Sr. Manager, Finance & Operations - Travel Retail Americas acts as a business partner and manages, with a team of 2, the business controlling, the financial reporting, the operations follow up and the internal control in order to enhance TR Americas performance.

Key Accountabilities

Business Partner

• In line with global Travel Retail Strategy, and MH/GTR financial framework and guidelines, act as business partner to the MD TR Americas, advise, support financial decisions and provide strategic insights to improve the business performance
• In line with global Travel Retail Strategy, and MH/GTR financial framework and guidelines, support financial & business decisions with the TR Americas sales and marketing teams to improve business performance
• Support building of strategic long term & retail growth plans
• Set up, streamline and rationalize existing internal processes, implement new processes and develop analysis needed for TR Americas expansion.

Business Controlling

• Provide the management with clear understanding of the business, through dashboards & scorecards
• Analyze and provide recommendations for actions about sell in and sell out
• Develops & provides thorough analysis of retail stores' performance
• Challenge and follow the A&P investments
• Drive profitability, product allocations and mix optimization
• Ensure a relevant Credit Management in line with MHUSA DSO guidelines

Financial Reporting

• Own volumes, net sales and MOP reporting to GTR and MH on a monthly basis for actuals
• Lead the Budget and its revisions for the region: Establish the calendar. Provide guidance and support to the markets. Challenge budget assumptions. Follow-up of adjustments requested by the Global team.
• Drive the Risk & Opportunity and landing processes
• Owns CAPEX submission and follow up process
• Ensure quality, integrity and timely availability of financial information

Operations

• Drive the end to end planning cycle so product forecast supports business and financial plans and ultimately maximizes sales and inventory
• Ensure the on time, in full delivery of products in the TR Americas Warehouses
• Daily liaison with local warehouse to optimize order flow & inventory level based on business needs
• Liaise with Maisons and MHUSA on supply issues/challenges and warehouse management
• Follow up and challenge of Sales teams’ requests
• Responsible for accurate APO reporting to MHUSA on a monthly basis
• Responsible for monthly BE reporting

Internal Control

• Guarantee compliance and integrity across the Region
• Lead ERICA processes for TR Americas
• Ensure audit high performance and guarantee resolution of audit challenges

Direct and Transversal Management

• Directly manage 2 teams members (1 permanent & 1 VIE/part time) : define their objectives, ensure their development and assesses their performance
• Build strong and trustful relationships with GTR finance teams in other regions and at global level
• Build relevant relationships and specific knowledge with domestic Markets (finance community and broader)

Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Majors or post-grad qualification in Finance or related subjects a plus

LANGUAGE

• Fluency in English. French & Spanish a plus

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & KNOW HOW

• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in Finance; successful Management Accounting positions with solid financial analysis background
• Strong knowledge of finance & accounting principles combined with good commercial acumen
• International mindset
• Leadership in complex cross-functional environments & Team Management

TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
• Action and result oriented, driving for improved performance
• Good organization & planning
• IT (SAP, Hyperion-Essbase, Cognos, PowerBI, MS Office, Concur Invoice)

PERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective team player across diverse disciplines and cultures/time zones
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with cultural diversities
• Strategic thinking
• Integrity
• Action oriented
• Ambitious and eager to learn and take on new challenges
• Ability to meet deadlines
• 10-30% travel needed

External applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-Hybrid