LVMH Fashion Group, Finance Director

Japan, Tokyo Accounting / Finance Full-Time

LVMH Group is a world leader in luxury with a diverse portfolio of Maisons known for the exceptional creativity, craftsmanship and heritage. We are committed to delivering unparalleled experiences to our customers while upholding the highest standards of quality and integrity. Fashion Group Japan is a regional branch of the Fashion Group based in Paris under LVMH Group, which aims to support the development of group Maisons by providing services in finance and accounting, business planning and control, information technology and human resources. Japanese Maisons include CELINE, LOEWE, GIVENCHY, KENZO, Marc Jacobs and RIMOWA.

● Experience: Over 5 years of senior finance or accounting leadership role at foreign subsidiary company (Retail industry experience is plus)
● Language: Native Japanese, Fluency in English
● Skills and Personality
- Knowledge and experience in accounting operations under IFRS, JGAAP.
- Experience in SAP implementation project preferrable.
- Manage internal/external audit.
- Process oriented.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a high-performing team.
- Planning skill / Priority setting.
- Balanced view between detail and dynamic.
- Good communication and interpersonal skill with ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Mission Statement:
● Lead and manage the finance and accounting teams covering 6 Maisons, providing strategic direction, guidance, and support.
● Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and best practices.
● Drive continuous improvement in financial operations through process enhancements, automation initiatives, and efficiency gains.
● Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting at both Maison-level and consolidated levels to facilitate decision-making by senior management.

Key Responsibilities:
● Plan and control closing procedures (monthly/quarterly/yearly).
● Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing.
● Manage and prepare tax return.
● Provide management and analytical reports to head quarter, local management, and other functions.
● Plan and control daily/monthly/yearly cash operation and review cash forecast.
● Contribute to Budget and Forecast process in coordination with other Maisons of FG Japan.
● Supervise credit management including collection, accounts receivable control, customers and /or business partners investigations.
● Review of legal documents which affect to finance and accounting conditions.
● Implement appropriate procedure to maintain internal control system.
● Oversee and contribute to change management and process improvements focusing on Finance processes and systems, such as ERP, upstream integration, process automation.
● Coordinate and facilitate external audits, serving as the primary contact for auditors and overseeing audit processes to ensure accurate and timely completion.
● Lead and develop a team across the functions, provide guidance and mentorship, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

University Degrees in Economics/Finance/Business major, CPA preferable

9:30-18:00
Flex time available (Core time 11:00-16:00)
Work from home available

Sat, Sun, Public holidays, Year end, New Year holidays

Country / Region

Japan

Prefecture (State)

Tokyo

Location (Address)

Tokyo

Job by

LVMH Japan Group

LVMH is home to 75 distinguished Houses rooted in six different sectors. True to tradition, each of our brands builds on a specialty legacy while keeping an unwavering focus on the exquisite caliber of its products.