Richemont RICHEMONT
Assistant HR Manager – Cost Planning
À propos du poste
Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.
MAIN PURPOSE
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented HR Assistant Manager, Cost Planning to assume a critical role in driving strategic HR financial planning across Southeast Asia & Oceania. This position involves close collaboration with regional business leaders, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Centres of Excellence (COEs), and the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to manage and optimise the HR cost and headcount planning processes for our diverse Maisons and functions.
The successful candidate will operate at both strategic and operational levels, leveraging their expertise to influence key stakeholders and deliver significant business impact. This role represents a great opportunity for Finance professionals seeking to transition into Human Resources, or for HR professionals aiming to deepen their financial acumen within a strategic context.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Cost and Headcount Planning
Partner closely with regional business leaders, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Centres of Excellence (COEs), and the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to gather requirements, validate data, and ensure alignment on HR cost and headcount strategies, ensuring a good quality of headcount planning & its costs track, analysis, assumption and forecast.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis of HR expenditures (i.e. personnel costs etc.), identify trends, variances, and potential risks or opportunities.
Prepare comprehensive data for regional business leaders, HR Business Partners, and the FP&A team, offering actionable insights.
Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the planning & controlling process in collaboration with HRBP and Finance team.
Develop and maintain robust forecasting models for HR costs and headcount, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness to business changes. Monitor actuals against budget and forecast, providing regular updates and re-forecasts as needed.
Standardise HR planning & controlling process and ensure consistency in assumptions across Maisons and markets
Challenge the business to ensure proper cost discipline and justify significant variances.
Serve as the bridge of communication between Finance, HR, and the business at the local and regional level.
Ensure all HR cost planning activities adhere to internal policies, financial regulations, and local labour laws.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Analytics, or Statistics is highly preferred
At least 5 years of experience in related areas such as FP&A or Business Analytics
Exceptionally well-organised with an aptitude for data; strong data analytical skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Powerpoint, and SAP
Able to develop strong, cooperative relationships within HR teams and with business functions / leaders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Resilient in the face of challenging situations
Fast-learner and adaptable to change
Strong interpersonal / consultative / business partnering skills
Continuous improvement mindset to reduce non-value-added activities
Able to prioritise amidst multiple timelines and deliverables
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