Position
TITLE : LBEAUTY REGIONAL CONTROLLER, GUERLAIN
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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES |
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(2021) Support the final stage of Guerlain x L Beauty integration project in collaboration with SEA Regional Teams, L Beauty Teams & Guerlain HQ, » Coordinate completion of all the aspects of the JV project: Finance, Legal, Fiscal, HR and Logistic » Update stakeholders on the progress of the project » Analyse latest 2021 projections vs Business Plan » Be in charge of the implementation of finance / IT aspects
Guerlain brand and subsidiaries key contact for SEA local markets business activities: » Define appropriate analysis to be set-up for SEA, in coordination with business need, existing JV frame and HQ requirements » Share actual and budget activities with all stakeholders (region/local/JV) » Guide and support the regional and local teams on the business analysis (local reports, specific HQ reports...)
Within that scope, Actuals » Work closely with regional, local, JV & HQ teams and develop excellent knowledge of Guerlain SEA local markets operating environments » Analyze the overall delivery of company financial targets on a regular basis and report back to the business with recommendations as necessary » Evaluate profitability of the brand » Analyze the profitability by customer and by subsidiary in accordance with brand management needs » Analyze the business risk and preparation of back-up plan for business target achievement » Check and analyze monthly P&Ls, and prepare the monthly consolidated package » Handle local reports requested by the regional and HQ teams
Forecasts (Budget, Revision, Landing, ...) » Prepare budget and revisions in accordance with HQ requirements and timetable, working with the local management and finance teams to gather information in a timely and accurate way » Maintain cost control responsibility; provide relevant reports and rationale, with recommended action plans to the business for tight budget control » Support the brand in preparing the 3 years plan
Ad hoc Analyses & Business KPI Reporting » Prepare/review the investments requests » Drive and prepare business analysis to support the various business functions such as marketing and sales in terms of ROI relations » Provide analytical support to cross-function initiatives and ad hoc projects
§ Projects » Continually seek to improve processing efficiency and controlling capabilities of the company » Participate in the implementation of finance / IT projects for the controlling functions » Reinforce internal control requirements and implement procedures as necessary » Be a key contact person with Countries/L Beauty/Luxasia and the LFCS audit team to drive the retail audits process
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Profile
Key competencies:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and commitment to deadlines
- Analytical mind and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing environment and business needs
- High level of persuading and influencing skills
Technical Skills:
- Advanced Knowledge of financial system (SAP, SyRUS, Orion)
- Excellent Excel skills
- Strong Accounting and controlling background
- Proficiency in oral and written English
Profile:
- Business Administration degree or Accounting major/Business school
- Strong experience in a financial position within an international group
- A minimum of 7 years of controlling experience. Strong knowledge of accounting needed.
- Experience in the beauty industry and understanding of its product life cycles would be a +
- Ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts quickly
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Autonomous & self-motivated
- Pro-active & dynamic
- Team player
