Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Hello, we're L'Oréal. We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.

A Day in the Life: Be responsible for supporting the Brand Marketing Director and Finance Director/Head of Finance to help deliver Marketing Costs as per target. The Marketing Finance Controller will act as a business partner to support the Marketing Team through budget management with a strong focus on internal control and return on investment, ensuring investments are allocated accurately and correctly.

Key responsibilities include:
- Follow-up through the use of accounting and budget systems, and meetings, of marketing and education budgets for relevant product categories
- Challenge marketing and education expenditure efficiencies
- Assist the Finance Director/Brand Head of Finance and Finance team in standard L'Oréal monthly reporting
- Participate in various Divisional projects
- Provide financial support and guidance to the Marketing teams
- Identify and inform the Brand Marketing Director and Finance lead of Marketing Expenses related risks and opportunities
- Prepare monthly Financial and Management Reporting to Divisional & Corporate Management as well as Head Office in Paris
- Manage specific balance sheet lines under your accountability
- Create financial trends and budgets aligned with brand strategy
- Ensure controls are maintained in line with L'Oréal's group standards and support year-end external audit
- Provide ad hoc analysis on specific topics of focus for brand and division management

At L'Oréal, you will find a place to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential. You will have real responsibility from day one and be encouraged to try new things and take risks. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and people with disabilities. Many of our brands have societal and environmental causes to make a concrete difference.

Who We Are: L'Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents and is the world leader in beauty with €42 billion consolidated sales. Our Professional Products Division partners with the professional hair industry, inspiring stylists and creating desirability with meaningful brands such as L'Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Redken, and Matrix. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and ethical hiring practices.

Experience
Experience preferably within a consumer-driven and fast-paced environment. Financial knowledge and experience in managing a P&L and building budgets and trends is essential.

About you
Excellent analytical skills with outstanding rigour and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as the role involves close liaison with the Marketing team. Highly organised with prioritisation skills and strong communication skills (written and verbal). Highly numerate with strong analytical and commercial acumen. Flexibility for an international career is desired but not essential. Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire. Ability to work in an ever-changing and demanding environment.

Qualifications
The candidate should be studying towards CIMA or an equivalent qualification.