Business Control Manager

Established in 1978 in the North of France, KIABI revolutionised off-the-peg fashion with the introduction of low-cost fashion for the whole family, a concept which had never been seen before. With a network of over 505 shops across the world, KIABI boasts a turnover of 2 billion euros (2019) and 2.4% growth. As a symbol of simplicity, universality and joie de vivre, KIABI proposes ranges that are created in France by an in-house team of 56 fashion designers. KIABI is France’s leading prêt-à-porter retailer with over 10,000 employees of 60 different nationalities. Kiabi is aware of the environmental footprint of its activity and is reaffirming its Social and Environmental Responsibility via the KIABI HUMAN programme, by developing ranges of ecologically designed products and a transparent supply chain, and training its staff and stakeholders in the human and environmental impact of its business. The company encourages the personal development of employees in their place of work and the promotion of ethical local initiatives.

Here at Kiabi, we reap the benefits of having a culture of happiness amongst our employees!

We are a Great Place to Work comprising people who are talented, individual, passionate about fashion and bursting with energy, to make every day fun! If your dream company involves hands-on management, committed teams and an enterprising culture built upon audacity and trust; if your dream job means you are free to express your own ideas, use your initiative and meet challenges... come and join us!

International Trading Fashion & Apparel Services Limited (ITFAS), the local trading office of Kiabi has been awarded the "Great Place To Work" and "Caring Company Logo". We are looking for high caliber candidates to support our dynamic and fast growing operations in Hong Kong.

• Coordinating and challenging the strategic planning, ensure it is aligned with company vision, objective, and requirements
• Managing the financial planning (3YP, budget, forecast) of the five sourcing business units throughout Asia and making sure it respects group guidelines. Financial planning format includes P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, currency needs, CAPEX and project ROI.
• Managing monthly financial reporting and explaining major variances with LY, budget and forecast.
• Work closely with regional accounting team and HQ performance team.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial controls and take prominent role in recommend enhancement and best practice.
• Managing various KPI to support operational teams and allow an easy tracking of their targets.
• Managing reports/analysis related to support a best-in-class sourcing team in Asia and be aligned with the company vision and 5 years plan.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Retail department in monitoring business and operation performance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years relevant working experience with at least 2 years in managerial position.
• MNC and/or Garment Buying Office experience would be an assets.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, business control and financial reporting.
• Well organized & prioritizing
• Collaborative team player with good interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good command of spoken & written English and French

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Lead-time
• Quality
• Customer satisfaction (NPS)
• On time delivery