Holdings Controller

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 & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including 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

Interested in working for a fast growing international retail company? We are looking for a Holding Controller, responsible for controlling overheads and who is able to set priorities in a fast-paced environment. We expect the Holding Controller to work independently and to be fluent in English. In this role you will report to the Senior Manager Group Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and prepare month end-closings and Year-End-closing of Holding entities (4/5) (including contact with auditors);
• Cost control, analysis and reporting of the P&L accounts: analysis of actuals vs last year and communicate with stakeholders;
• Review journal entries ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting methods including prepayments and accruals;
• Reviews monthly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss of a set of legal entities and follow up of variances and discrepancies,
• Is a key reviewer of Internal Controls, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements;
• Maintains the reporting calendar to ensure timely and accurate reporting for VAT, WHT, CIT and liaise with key stakeholders;
• Manages a team of accountants and provides them guidance;
• Enables fact-based decision making by creating transparency;
• Develops and implements applicable analytical tools and improvements;

The Profile

• 5+ years of experience in related fields; experience in the retail sector is a plus;
• University degree in Business Administration/Finance/Controlling or other related fields; accounting qualification is a plus.
• Proven knowledge of setting up analysis and monitoring processes and internal controls;
• Strong analytical skills, managing large data quantities from multiple sources and an innovative mindset for improvement opportunities;
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interfacing with key stakeholders in English;
• High degree of customer orientation, result-oriented and critical attitude;
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines;
• Ability to adapt and work in a consistently changing environment and among different management levels of the organization;
• Good understanding of IT systems, excellent MS office skills (especially Excel) and business intelligence tools;

Why #TEAMKARL?

• Learning and development courses/training
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Remote working arrangements
• Relocation allowance
• 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 can 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JOB POSTINGS

Please be advised that all legitimate job opportunities at KARL LAGERFELD are published exclusively on our official careers page and on selected partner platforms that redirect directly to our career site. We strongly recommend applicants to only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers.

KARL LAGERFELD will never request any form of payment during the recruitment process.

If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at career@karllagerfeld.com