Permanent Contract - Financial Controller One Europe (M/W/X)
- Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Lead the monthly closing process in coordination with local finance teams and CFOs, including monthly landing analysis, P&L variance commentary, reporting validation, and KPI clarification.
- Monitor and analyze daily and weekly sales trends in partnership with the intern, covering key indicators such as sales performance, margins, discount rates, and other relevant KPIs.
- Oversee regional CAPEX and project tracking, monitor the real estate calendar, validate CER assumptions, and ensure thorough post-opening P&L reviews.
- Contribute to monthly management presentations (CODIR, GM Calls, CFO Calls, and finance retrospectives) alongside the intern and Senior Controller.
- Conduct and support ad-hoc analyses as needed (e.g. S&OP meetings, margin impact from brand centralization, payroll FTE reclassification, store-level profitability reviews, CAPEX variance analysis, new store performance assessments, cash flow, and inventory results).
- Maintain strong and effective communication between local markets and the regional office.
- Collaborate across HQ departments to streamline processes and ensure clear, accurate financial communication with stakeholders.
- Coordinate the forecasting cycles (R1, R2, Pre-Budget, Strategic Plan), ensuring alignment with EME regional guidelines and country-level timelines and targets.
- Review and challenge forecast figures and variances with local teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
- Support the development of presentation materials for regional and local financial reviews.
- Assist local finance teams with ongoing projects and system implementations (e.g., Power BI, Euphoria, 3S, SAP S/4HANA, PALMA).
- Contribute to strengthening financial capabilities within regional and country teams.
- Support or lead the development of white space projects as applicable.
- A business school master's degree or equivalent
- 3-5 years of working experience in Management Control / Finance / Audit
- An interest in retail and more specifically in the cosmetic business
- Fluent in English and French
- Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
- Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.
- Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.