Manager, Finance 

Active Cosmetics Division 

In the Active Cosmetics Division, we make a difference to the lives of millions of consumers by improving the health and beauty of their skin, through every stage of life. Our brands (CeraVe, SkinCeuticals, La Roche Posay, Vichy and Dermablend) lead the way in skin care innovation, offering safe and effective products and services that deliver their promises. We invest heavily in research and development, and co-create our products with health professionals, scientists and the 90,000 dermatologists we serve around the world. We also design connected beauty experiences, harnessing intelligent technologies to empower people to take control of their skin health. 

Our mission is to make a positive impact on people's lives. We are driven by human values of trust, respect and authenticity. Our teams work in a dynamic, supportive environment and work on meaningful projects that are changing the future of medical beauty.  If you want to lead in innovation, technology and research, and you care about collaborating with passionate colleagues, serving communities and acting for the planet, please join us! 

The Manager will have financial reporting and analysis responsibilities for the SkinCeuticals DMI brand within the Active Cosmetics Division Affaire Produit.  This position works directly with the DMI Finance Controller, the ACD DMI Marketing Teams, and DMI General Management in managing the DMI P&L in order to promote optimal decision making within the business. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide Financial support and guidance to the DMI Finance Leads and the DMI Marketing teams 

• Manage the A&P budget file in totality including planned and actual spend and ensure expenses are classified in accordance to the L’Oreal Finance Norms 

• Responsibility for monthly closing journal entries, actuals reporting and analysis 

• Monthly closing of the COMPASS Cost Module and Monthly COMPASS Officializations 

• Responsibility for A&P & SG&A budget and trend creation and maintenance in Compass 

• Inform Financial Controller of risks & opportunities identified through budget management and ongoing meetings with business partners 

• Ad hoc analysis to evaluate spend and enable management to make sound business decisions 

• Ad hoc projects to improve controls / reporting 

• Monthly Analysis of Worldwide Net Sales 

• Aid in the Monthly Consolidation of AFP Finished Goods and Samples Margin Summary & PIG Reporting 

• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations Finance Teams for proper maintenance of the Product Hierarchy and accurate reporting of PVIS 

• Aid in the Budget / Trend Build of AFP Transfer Pricing 

• Monthly Margin checks through analysis of the Internal, Triflow, and Export Business Models 

• New Product Launch Finance Liaison between DMI Marketing and Operations Teams 

EXPERIENCE 

• 4 - 5 years of experience in finance preferred 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience required 

• MBA/CPA a plus 

• Strong computer skills required (Excel a must) 

• SAP or TM1/Cognos a plus 

• Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills; business acumen; leadership skills; oral and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills 

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment 

  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. 
 
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