ESG & Finance Compliance Analyst

  • Dienstverband
  • Amsterdam

Karl Lagerfeld

About The Brand

At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”

Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.

We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.

Women’s & Men’s ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.

We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our karllagerfeld.com and 35 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

THE ROLE

The ESG & Finance Compliance Analyst will play a key role in ensuring the company meets its sustainability, regulatory, and financial compliance obligations. This role bridges ESG reporting and operational finance compliance, supporting both environmental initiatives and core financial processes. It offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain broad exposure in a dynamic and fast-paced fashion environment.

You will report to the Finance Director and collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • EPR Compliance (Extended Producer Responsibility)
    • Coordinate the collection of product and packaging data from internal teams.
    • Liaise with Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) and Authorized Representatives (ARs).
    • Ensure accurate and timely submission of EPR filings across multiple jurisdictions.
    • Support the setup and registration of EPR obligations in new countries.
  • GHG & Sustainability Reporting
    • Assist in the collection, validation, and analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data.
    • Support the preparation of ESG and sustainability reports in line with relevant frameworks (e.g., GRI, CSRD).
    • Monitor key sustainability KPIs and contribute to tracking progress against company targets.
  • Packaging Compliance & Operational Support
    • Support compliance with packaging regulations, including PPWR and related requirements.
    • Coordinate with product and operations teams to ensure accurate data and alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Finance Compliance & Reporting
    • Support VAT compliance in the Netherlands, including preparation of filings, reconciliations, and follow-up on discrepancies.
    • Assist with CBS (Statistics Netherlands) reporting requirements.
    • Prepare and issue invoices for licensing and wholesale partners, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
    • Review and monitor employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
  • General Compliance & Support
    • Assist with ad hoc regulatory filings and data requests across ESG and finance topics.
    • Contribute to improving processes, controls, and documentation related to compliance activities.

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