Description:
Assistant Business Planning & Control Manager (Assistant Finance Manager)
Finance & Operations | Sydney
LVMH Fashion Group manages a portfolio of iconic luxury maisons including CELINE, LOEWE, FENDI and KENZO. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Business Planning & Control Manager (Assistant Finance Manager) to join our Finance & Operations team based in Sydney, supporting our Fashion Group Maisons across Oceania.
Reporting to the Finance & Operations Controller, Oceania, this role is a key finance business partner to the retail and operational teams. You will support business planning, financial performance, reporting, and internal controls, providing clear insights to support decision-making, risk management, and sustainable growth.
This role is a 6 month full-time contract position , with potential view to extend.
Key Responsibilities
Business Planning, Financial & Operational Support
- Lead and support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, from initial framing through to presentation to the regional office (Singapore).
- Prepare and report monthly results, including variance analysis against budget and forecast, and provide clear, insightful commentaries to regional stakeholders.
- Act as a finance business partner to retail and operational teams, supporting initiatives to drive profitability and achieve operational targets.
- Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis on sales, expenses, and spend to support commercial decision-making.
- Prepare month-end accruals and journal entries, review OPEX, and complete month-end reporting.
- Work closely with the regional accounting team to optimise balance sheet performance, particularly cash and working capital.
- Review monthly stock reconciliations with Hong Kong accounting and merchandising teams.
- Monitor inventory performance and propose initiatives to optimise stock levels and mix.
- Review legal and commercial contracts in collaboration with brands, legal teams, and landlords.
Internal Control, Compliance & Governance
- Support the internal control team in planning, executing, and reviewing annual retail audits across the store network.
- Partner with logistics teams to plan and review stocktakes, with results reported to the regional office.
- Monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and company policies.
- Communicate and reinforce company guidelines to retail teams to ensure consistent compliance.
- Ensure adherence to procedures relating to cash handling, credit card processing, petty cash, and sales float management.
- Prepare and lodge statutory and regulatory requirements, including quarterly BAS, monthly IAS, monthly ABS sales declarations, and annual FBT submissions.
- Prepare and lodge annual insurance declarations.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders on annual transfer pricing disclosures.
Projects & Strategic Initiatives
- Participate in, lead, or manage ad-hoc projects including boutique operations handbook updates, internal and external audits, wholesale-to-retail initiatives, and POS implementations.
- Partner with retail teams on new investments and network expansion, including preparation of capital expenditure proposals for HQ approval.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- CA or CPA qualified.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in FP&A, management accounting, or a similar commercial finance role (retail or FMCG experience highly regarded).
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a matrixed, multi-country environment.
- Agile, proactive, and adaptable, with a mindset for continuous improvement.
- Experience with Microsoft AX, SAP, and/or POS systems (e.g. Cegid) is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a close-knit, high-performing team within the world’s leading luxury group. At LVMH, we believe that People Make the Difference — we value collaboration, development, and long-term career growth.
This is a unique opportunity to partner with globally recognised luxury maisons, gain regional exposure, and take the next step in your finance career within a fast-paced, inspiring environment.
Apply now and help shape the future of luxury retail in Oceania.