The world leader in beauty, L’Oréal is present in 130 countries on five continents. Our 32 international brands have allowed us to devote ourselves solely to one business: beauty, with a mission to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to all women and men around the world. We want to bring beauty to all people. Our ambition by 2020 is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by creating the cosmetic products that meet the infinite diversity of their beauty needs and desires through continued digital innovation. L’Oréal encourages diversity and sustainable, ethical sourcing for all our products and we have reduced our emissions by approx. 50% since 2005. Our brands are leaders in beauty, and we are looking for you to lead the change you want to see in L’Oréal.

L'Oréal UKI Finance – Marketing Controller

Our L'Oréal UKI Finance Mission is to share finance excellence with all.

We develop our people, processes and systems to be recognised as trusted business partners.

We empower decision making through robust controls, impactful analysis and innovative solutions.

We protect the assets and equity of the Group, contributing to sustainable growth.

You will: 

Be responsible for supporting the Brand General Manager and Head of Finance to help in the delivery of the Marketing Costs as per target. The Marketing Controller will act as a business partner to support the Marketing Teams through budget management and a strong focus on internal control and return on investment, making sure we allocate investments accurately and correctly. The following are an identified list of requirements for this role:

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

You have:

• Degree Qualification
• Excellent analytical skills
• Outstanding rigour and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential as the role involves close liaison with the Marketing team, with the confidence to challenge decision making
• The candidate should be studying towards CIMA or equivalent
• Experience preferably within a consumer driven and fast past environment
• Highly organised with prioritisation skills and strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly numerate – strong analytically and good commercial acumen
• Flexibility for an international career is desired but not essential
• Strong presentation/communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire
• Financial knowledge and experience in managing a P&L and building Budgets and Trends
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work in an ever changing & demanding environment

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