BUSINESS FINANCE MANAGER
We're not just crafting iconic brands; we're actively reshaping the future of the beauty industry and redefining how consumers experience it globally. As a Business Finance Manager (Transversal P&L Controlling), you will report to the CFO and focus on forecasting accuracy, month‑end close timeliness, gross margin vs target and delivered cost savings. You’ll lead reporting, forecasting and business partnering to drive profitable growth across the portfolio.
Here’s what you’ll be working on:
- Financial Planning & Reporting: Lead month‑end close, consolidation, statutory reporting and management accounts. Ensure SAP postings, reconciliations, and timely close calendar adherence.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Build rolling forecasts, annual budgets and scenario analysis to support brand and commercial decisions.
- Commercial Finance & Business Partnering: Partner with Brand Managers and Sales to translate performance into actionable plans and ROI assessments.
- Scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis and ad hoc business cases to support pricing, promotions and new launches.
- Drive forecast accuracy and variance analysis vs budget and prior year.
- Be the finance partner to Brand, Trade, Sales and Marketing: KPI tracking, promotional ROI, gross-to-net and trade spend optimization.
- Controls & Compliance: Ensure SAP‑based journals, accounting controls, audit readiness and adherence to Group finance policies.
We Are Looking For
We are looking for an individual who can combine technical rigour with commercial influence. You enjoy simplifying complexity, coaching analysts and presenting board‑quality insight to senior stakeholders. You will act as a trusted business partner who influences pricing, promotions and investment decisions to protect and grow margin.
Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:
- Ability to think strategically and drive the right actions for the longer-term benefit of the business.
- Deep experience in P&L controlling, consolidation and statutory reporting within FMCG or consumer goods.
- Strong SAP expertise and advanced Excel analytics.
- Commercial mindset with proven business partnering clear communication and stakeholder influence.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance or Business Management.
- A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
- ACCA & CPA is an added advantage.
- Strong SAP experience and advanced Excel / analytical skills
- Proven experience in P&L controlling, consolidation and statutory reporting
- Excellent stakeholder management and commercial mindset
- Eligibility to work in Kenya; fluent English
What’s In It for You
- Join L'Oréal, a top employer, and shape the future of beauty while significantly growing your career in our vibrant, innovative world.
- A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential. You will be encouraged to try new things and take risks.
- Real responsibility from day one—there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal.
Who We Are
L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, we’ve been devoted to creating beauty that moves the world. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale while staying committed to making the world a more inclusive and better place for everyone and our planet.
We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.
If you would like an opportunity to demonstrate your skills, apply and your profile will be considered on a rolling basis.
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