Summary

Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury brands. Under the leadership of President and CEO Francesca Bellettini and the artistic direction of Demna, the House continues to redefine luxury and fashion while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation.

Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the HR Cost Controller is responsible for headcount planning, people cost management, and productivity optimisation across the region. The role develops people cost models and provides financial stewardship over headcount investments, ensuring that people resources are appropriately planned, efficiently deployed, and aligned with business objectives.

Partnering closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders, the incumbent delivers workforce insights, scenario analyses, and cost projections that support strategic decision-making, improve organizational effectiveness, and maximize workforce productivity across the region.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Monthly Headcount Reporting and Analysis

Ensure accurate and complete monthly headcount reporting by department in HR and Finance systems
Partner with HR shared service team for monthly personnel cost reporting, and provide necessary recharges and accruals to Finance shared service team for completeness of cost reporting
Perform monthly reconciliation of payroll, general ledger balances and personnel cost reporting systems
Review payroll-related liabilities, accruals and statutory obligations to ensure completeness and accuracy
Collaborate with HR Shared Services and Finance Shared Services to resolve discrepancies and strengthen controls
Ensure timely submission of external service resources to HQ
Prepare headcount, productivity and cost analysis presentation for Finance and HR business review and to support leadership decision making
Monitor productivity metrics and identify opportunities to optimize resource allocation while supporting business growth

Budget & Forecast

Lead budget and forecast processes for personnel cost planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives for all countries
Validate employee information, position data, and plan personnel cost, incorporating compensation package and statutory payouts in HR planning system
Provide headcount and personnel cost plan to local finance controllers and ensure accurate upload into finance system
Prepare workforce productivity analyses and partner with HR and management team to assess organizational efficiency, providing recommendations on headcount deployment
Consolidate headcount and people cost projections for regional view and provide cost analysis deck for forecast and budget presentation and HQ submission

Adhoc Projects Assessment

Assess financial impact and provide recommendation for:
- New hiring/replacement requests
- Organization restructuring initiatives
- Headcount planning and resource deployment for new store projects and business expansion
- Retail incentive and commission schemes changes
- Special initiatives
Identify opportunities to optimize people costs and improve workforce productivity while ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth plans

Compliance, Audit & Process Improvement

Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial controls, and reporting standards
Maintain and improve HR cost management processes, templates, and reporting models
Support implementation of new entities, reporting structures, and system enhancements when required
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, automation, and efficiency

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related discipline
Minimum 5 years in Financial Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, or Workforce & People Cost Planning in an international environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
Experience working with HRIS, ERP and planning systems (SAP, SAC, Workday, Excel, Power BI or equivalent)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Continuous improvement mindset with strong process orientation

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2026-11-01

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Gucci Singapore

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