Join Chanel Tech Europe team as our Europe Finance IT Domain Lead, a key leader responsible for driving the transformation, management, and evolution of Finance IT systems across the Europe region. This role is pivotal in supporting the ongoing transformation of the Finance function, balancing the transition to global platforms with targeted regionalization.
WHAT IMPACT YOU CREATE AT CHANELStrategic Leadership- Define and execute the Finance IT domain strategy, aligned with global and business objectives.
- Partner with business teams, internal IT, and external partners to optimize organizational structure and drive innovation.
- Lead the transformation of Finance systems, supporting the migration to global platforms and regional adaptation.
- Oversee the portfolio of Finance technology initiatives, including current regional Finance ERPs (Microsoft D365, Ax v5/v6), budgeting & forecasting (TM1), Treasury, Financial consolidation, and integrations with Retail, E-Commerce, and Warehouse Management Systems.
- Ensure robust end-to-end governance for all Finance systems, measuring effective delivery and service quality.
- Prepare and manage the Finance IT domain budget and roadmap.
- Support delivery of global and regional Finance projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.
- Lead change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication and adoption across Finance system users.
- Negotiate and manage contracts/SOWs with external partners, in close collaboration with Legal and Procurement.
- Manage and grow a diverse team of internal and external IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Inspire and coach team members, driving high performance and engagement.
- Lead periodic Run/Support and RollOut SteerCos with suppliers, IT, and business stakeholders.
- Contribute to global and regional governance forums.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Finance IT, with deep functional knowledge of Finance and general Operations.
- Proven track record in ERP support and evolution, project management, and multicultural environments.
- Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
- Experience leading successful run and project teams.
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
- Solid understanding of Finance solutions, production systems, and business process modeling.
- Knowledge of legal and contract management in IT.
- Strong initiative, organizational skills, and rapid learning capability.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team leadership skills.
- Ability to inspire, engage, and drive new ideas.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a luxury brand landscape.
- A chance to shape the future of Finance IT in a dynamic, transformative environment.
- Competitive salary package.
- An inclusive and collaborative work culture.
- Access to world-class training and development programs.
At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.
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What We Do
CHANEL is a private company and a world leader in creating, developing, manufacturing and distributing luxury products.
Founded by Gabrielle Chanel at the beginning of the last century, CHANEL offers a broad range of high-end creations, including Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Fashion Accessories, Eyewear, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewelry and Watches. CHANEL is also renowned for its Haute Couture collections, presented twice yearly in Paris, and for having acquired a large number of specialized suppliers, collectively known as the Métiers d’Art. CHANEL is dedicated to ultimate luxury and to the highest level of craftsmanship.
It is a brand whose core values remain historically grounded on exceptional creation. As such, CHANEL promotes culture, art, creativity and “savoir-faire” throughout the world, and invests significantly in people, R&D and innovation.
At the end of 2019, CHANEL employed more than 28,000 people across the world.
