Travel Retail Global Finance Director

La Prairie is the leader in luxury skincare, present in 70 countries around the world.
Synonymous not only with luxury, the La Prairie name evokes innovation, performance, high-touch service and Swissness — the purity, precision and excellence inherent to the extraordinary land that saw the brand’s inception in 1978.
La Prairie endeavors to fulfill a quest for timeless beauty through the highest standards of advanced technology combined with exquisite formulations and elegant packaging — elevating science to art.

In this role you will partner with the VP Travel Retail and CFO to drive financial strategy and decision-making across pricing, investments, and trade terms for Travel Retail region. You will oversee market analysis, financial planning, and internal controls. You will lead the Travel Retail Controlling and Accounting teams, ensuring alignment with global finance priorities.

How you will create a beautiful impact:

• Forecasting and Annual Business Planning

• Define and shape finance strategy and priorities for Travel Retail region (La Prairie and Chantecaille), in alignment with global CFO and VP Travel Retail.

• Manage forecasting cycles and Annual Business Plan in close cooperation with the TR VP and Group Controlling.

• Oversee key financial KPIs, investment steering (Marketing, BA, GE), stock level monitoring, and ROI evaluations.

• Prepare and present financial submissions in line with the corporate reporting calendar

• Regional Controlling & Reporting

• Deliver timely and consolidated regional financial reports, proactively highlighting variances against Target, proposing corrective actions.

• Conduct in-depth analysis on monthly Retail and Net Sales, SOI deviations, market performance, and preparation of business reviews including risks and opportunities assessments.

• Ensure proper internal controls and accounting entries including accruals and provisions.

• Responsible for TR Controlling cost centre.

• HQ Accounting & Treasury

• Ensure efficient, accurate P2P and O2C accounting processes with support from the Accounting and Treasury Manager.

• Drive digitalization, process improvement initiatives and support ad-hoc projects.

• Manage FX hedging for HQ entities in coordination with BDF Treasury.

• Support external and internal audit processes.

• Safeguard liquidity and ensure effective cash flow, dividend distribution, and treasury operations across La Prairie Group companies.

• Business Partnering / People management

• Lead a team of 4 direct and several indirect reports, fostering collaboration and development.

• Support financial decisions and approve business cases including door openings, operator agreements, trade terms, pricing, and major investments

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and strategic support to the VP of Travel Retail.

• Build engagement and alignment within the wider finance function.

What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent:

• Degree in business administration specialised in Finance & Controlling

• Min 8-10 years’ work experience in a relevant controller position

• Very good English language skills.

• Analytical skills, flexibility, good sense of materiality

• Entrepreneurial personality with a sound understanding of a regional business structure

• Good feel and understanding for FMCG

• A sound knowledge of MS Office, SAP CO and BI should complete the profile

• Previous experience in managing a team of people (direct and indirect)

Start date: ASAP

At La Prairie, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal well-being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance Contribution: Enjoy a monthly contribution towards your health insurance.

• Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional 8.5 days off (available for HQ employees).

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Embrace a balanced work-life with the option to work from home up to two days a week.

• Exclusive Product Discounts: Access special discounts on La Prairie products and participate in Employee-Only Sales at our exclusive Employee Boutique.

• Skill Development Opportunities: Benefit from unlimited access to La Prairie’s “SkillCare” program, tailored to enhance your skills and support your professional growth, along with access to the LinkedIn Learning platform for additional learning resources.

• Mobility Opportunities: Explore internal and international mobility options within the Beiersdorf Group.

• Employee Referral Bonuses: Earn bonuses for referring talented individuals to join our team.

Your journey with La Prairie begins here. Submit your application quickly and easily through our online tool—only applications received this way will be considered. The selection process includes a combination of interviews with HR, the Hiring Manager, and key stakeholders, along with assessments. We look forward to meeting you.

At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our House and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background.