Finance Administration Coordinator

Finance Administration Coordinator - Full-Time - Canada Corporate Office, Mississauga

Please note that this is a temporary created to provide coverage during an employee’s leave. The anticipated duration is approximately 12-18 months; however, the actual end date may vary depending on the timing of the employee’s return and business requirements.

As an associate with Giorgio Armani Canada Corporation, you will be part of a diverse team, who you will work with to support an excellent client experience, and ensure the administration processes operate efficiently and effectively. Your ability to combine entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the brand and knowledge of the luxury/retail business with organizational skills to support the business will greatly influence the efficiency of the company.

As a Finance Administration Coordinator, you will support the teams in Canada administratively and assist in the verification and audit processes of expenses. Your attention to detail, understanding of process efficiency and accuracy will support the organization’s goals.

To be successful in this role you will operate with integrity, have a strong team mindset and be results driven. As a member of the team accountable for expense processing, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate auditing of invoices, and responding to queries that will impact our supplier relationships.

Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani.

Duties & Responsibilities

Drive Results

• Accountable for verification and coding of vendors invoices
• Provide general administrative support, as needed for all business units and divisions
• Assist in variance review, track payables, and follow up on discrepancies, as needed

Team Culture

• Contributes to a positive and energetic team culture and celebrates individual/team accomplishments
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to create cohesion and an atmosphere of mutual trust
• Pursues self-development opportunities, shares knowledge, and supports others in doing the same
• Responsible for attending all training programs including Client Journey, OMNI Channel, etc.
• Understands their role and the impact of their position on the team and business

Business Excellence

• Responsible for the compliance with Giorgio Armani group on processes and procedures, ensuring local expectations are met

Operational Excellence

• Monitors and escalates any concerns with internal control practices in line with company guidelines, including authority levels, policies, and procedures, etc.
• Assist with all the warehouse import/export, customs, invoices, checks and coding process
• Ensure the compliance of all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Expense Optimization

• Process invoices and payments in a timely manner ensuring late fees are avoided
• Supports cost effectiveness with regards to travel and supplies
• Work towards achieving country EBIT targets in particular OPEX goals
• Verification of proper invoice and coding processes
• Monitor operating costs and ensures profitability is at the forefront of all decisions
• Participates in cost control by being mindful of expenses and conserving supplies

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum one (1+) years of experience in similar retail / administration role
• High School Diploma required
• Effective communication (verbal and written) skills
• Experience with Office programs, i.e. SAP, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is considered ideal
• While not required, Italian, French, or other language skills are considered a strong asset

Why Join Us

Join us in our mission to passionately convey Giorgio Armani’s unique vision of timeless and natural elegance, where fashion and design provoke a confident state of being for all people by fostering beauty in the world.

The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today. Our company designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances, cosmetics, chocolates, hotels and restaurants under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange.

This role offers a pay rate of $22 to $26/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We believe in rewarding great talent, which is why eligible team members may also earn performance-based bonuses and annual incentives that recognize individual impact and contributions.

OUR CULTURE

As a company one of our goals is to motivate and drive a unified team to deliver the Armani experience. We believe the fuel to the power of the brand is through the collaboration of our associates. We are dedicated to fostering the development and growth of our people, roles and structure.

OUR BENEFITS

COMPENSATION: Commission (Eligibility Based on Position) • Retail Bonus Program • Employee Referral Bonus Program

BENEFITS: Medical • Dental • Vision • Prescription Drug • Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Employee Assistance Program

PAID TIME: Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick Days • Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up • Long-Term Disability • Paid Time Off to Volunteer in your Community

SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT: Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company Matching for Full & Part-Time Associates

ASSOCIATE PERKS: Armani Merchandise Discount • Restaurant Discount • Uniform • Exclusive Friends & Family Sales

NOTE: Benefits may vary based on position eligibility

YOUR CAREER

Training and Development Opportunities • Rewards and Recognition programs • Opportunities in various brands in the Canadian Corporate Office (Greater Toronto Area), as well as domestic and international opportunities.