Retail Business Specialist, New York

Richemont•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Business Specialist supports the New York City Region by maintaining Retail department budgets and handling administrative tasks. Budget maintenance is the primary responsibility and includes tracking, processing, and monitoring departmental expenses with attention to detail and accuracy. The specialist coordinates with various departments within Van Cleef & Arpels and Richemont and develops processes and dashboards to improve precision. The role calls for an organized professional with financial or accounting skills who can work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. The position is based in New York City and requires travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
Strong aptitude for working with figures and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, and Excel skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a service-oriented attitude.
Ability to travel as needed.
Valid work authorization for employment in the USA.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience is preferred.
Previous knowledge of SAP.
Comfort with BI reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Monitor actual spending against plan on an ongoing basis, including benchmark analysis and reconciliation with the Finance department.
Support the Retail team in communicating and coordinating with vendors and internal and external partners.
Create and monitor purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
Track and update budget tools for all projects.
Ensure timely invoice payments and accurate tracking and reporting.
Communicate budget status frequently to each department head.
Track participants’ expenses and ensure correct cost functions are used.
Reconcile and reclassify expenses in partnership with the Finance team.
Complete ad hoc projects to support and streamline processes.
Maintain Retail department budgets and handle administrative tasks as needed.