Brand Finance Senior Analyst

Division: L’Oreal Dermatological Beauty (LDB) Division

Position:Brand Finance Senior Analyst
Reports to:Brand Finance AVP

Who We Are:

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, our mission is to help everyone in their quest for healthy and beautiful skin. Our division is the world leader in dermo-cosmetics by adding health to beauty. Our brands portfolio includes CeraVe, La Roche-Possay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals offering a range of skincare and haircare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin.

What You Will Learn:

The Brand Finance Senior Analyst will have financial reporting and analysis responsibilities for the LaRoche-Posay (LRP) brand within the L’Oreal Dermatological Beauty (LDB) Division. This position works directly with the Brand Finance AVP and the LRP Marketing Team in managing the brand P&L to promote optimal decision making within the business. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for understanding brand strategies and priorities, performing spend analysis, and acting as a consistent finance presence supporting the Brand Finance AVP and the brand business partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and guidance to the Brand Finance AVP and the brand marketing teams
• Manage the A&P budget file in totality including planned and actual spend and ensure expenses are classified in accordance with the L’Oreal Finance Norms
• Responsibility for monthly closing tasks, actuals reporting, analysis and commentary
• Responsibility for A&P budget and trend creation and maintenance in the Group’s financial system (Compass)
• Conduct regular budget meetings with business partners
• Monitor and approve spend requests (Purchase Orders)
• Work with the BEST team to exchange budget/trend/actual data and insights
• Inform Brand Finance AVP of risks & opportunities identified through budget management and ongoing meetings with business partners
• Perform ad hoc analysis to evaluate spend and assist management in making sound business decisions
• Use of the Group’s financial system (Compass), Excel and other Group finance tools to help effectively manage the P&L on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to be recognized as a valued partner

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in finance preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience required
• Strong computer skills required (Excel a must)

• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills; business acumen; oral and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Effective as a self-starter; willing to work outside the confines of defined job responsibilities in order to make greater impact

What’s In It For You:

• Salary Range: $81,300-$113,800
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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