Finance Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, guiding its financial strategy, planning, and maintaining its compliance and fiscal stability. He/she will collaborate with the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. Strong link with Commercial and Operations departments, seeking strategies to leverage cost and productivity processes.

SCOPE OF WORK : Teams: Accounting and Tax Department AP / AR / Treasury Business Controlling IT FINANCE: Accounting and Tax : Team management: 1 Accounting Manager in charge of accounting and tax activities supported by an external service provider. General Accounting: Review and control GL, trial balances and reconciliations Tax: Ensure fulfillment of all tax obligations including transfer pricing.

Reporting: Ensure consistency and accuracy of actual data reporting (sales weekly and monthly report, quarterly and annual closings). Coordinate external financial audits. Treasury Team management: 1 Coordinator + 1 Senior Analyst + 1 Intern AR: certify compliance of incoming resources and control reconciliations of sales and payments.

AP: guarantee internal controls are in place for purchase-to pay process. Cash / Funds Management Treasury Reporting and Cash Analysis Relationship with Banking and Cash Institutions and Acquirers Financial Cost Optimization Administration of Treasury Tools and Payment Means (back-office and stores) Compliance and Internal Procedures for Treasury Business Controlling Team management: 1 Business Controlling Coordinator Oversee financial strength of the company through tools and KPIs implementation Sales follow-up and re-estimate: partner with Commercial Director on business analysis providing local business plan insights & assumptions Provide insights to anticipate Risks & Opps to Region P&L and provide recommendations to Regional CFO and General Manager to ensure target achievements.

Support definition of budget targets and requirements Cost control: follow-up of all company expenditures (variable costs, overheads, communication expenses, etc…). Margin optimization: COGS control, price and product mix management. Stock management control through stock equation, stock depreciation, stock-take result analysis, etc… Capex follow-up Annual budget, estimates and 3-year strategic plan COMPLIANCE, RISK AND LEGAL MANAGEMENT: Legal Main point of contact for legal matters Coordination of legal cases and processes with legal firms and lawyers Board of Director’s meeting and other legal requirements in coordination with HQ legal department Monthly legal issues report and revisions to General Manager Supplier contracts’ management in coordination with lawyers and HQ legal department Insurance Management Insurance Management Internal Controls - work closely with the Latam Internal Control Manager to: Ensure that Hermès procedures are enforced in accordance with Brazilian local regulation Develop local procedures Map risks and propose corresponding action plans Major actor in the tenue of internal audits IT Team Management: 1 IT Manager in charge of the below-listed activities Supervise daily operations of network and server infrastructure Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goal Evaluate risk, developing network recovery and backup processes Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware Adjust information systems to operate effectively Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems PROJECT MANAGEMENT Business and decision-making partner in strategic projects such as: New store opening, expansion or renovation Company organization: change of team scope, internalization versus externalization Participate in change of operations business model.

Ex: central warehouse, importation strategy, e-commerce or retail new projects Network Best Practices: Improve and optimize business operations by applying internal and external learnings. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education : University Degree in Accounting or Finance Technical Skills : At least 10 years’ experience in an organized accounting / finance department, within multinational environment (Multinational Group reporting in IFRS) Strong knowledge of Brazilian Chart of Accounts, Fiscal and administrative processes in Brazil Excellent Excel skills Good knowledge of IFRS standards Experience with financial planning and scenario analysis is needed.

Languages: Fluent in Portuguese and English (both written and oral), French is a plus. Personality profile : Strong analytical capabilities and organizational skills Strong personal values: transparency, honesty and discretion, ability to work in a diverse cultural environment as a highly efficient communicator and influencer at all levels Demonstrated capability to be hands-on Excellent interpersonal skills, exceptional communication skills (story telling) evidenced by good verbal/written presentation ability Strong collaboration skills and particular strength in ‘connecting the dots’ across multiple topics, data sets, etc.

Ability to adapt fast, work independently, autonomously Flexible working under pressure and ability to meet deadlines