R&I Finance Controller – Skincare & Suncare

We are L’Oréal. We don’t just create brands; we shape how the world experiences beauty. Intrigued? Keep reading—this opportunity at the heart of scientific performance might be exactly what you are looking for.

A Day in the Life

Within our Research & Innovation (R&I) teams, you will help push the boundaries of science to invent the beauty of tomorrow. Reporting to the Métiers Finance Manager, you will join a team of experts dedicated to the financial steering of Skincare & Suncare.

This role is strategic: you will manage a significant portion (40-45%) of our global Métiers activity, focusing on structure and scientific costs. This assignment offers a unique chance to dive deep into the R&I transformation and gain a comprehensive understanding of our financial and operational steering tools.

Your Main Responsibilities will be:

• Global Budget Management: Oversee and manage global budgets for Application Domains (DA) and Development (DEV). You will collaborate closely with DA/DEV leaders, Labs, and PFM teams, including hub allocation for scientific costs.
• Performance & Productivity Analysis: Conduct ROI and productivity analyses to enhance cost management. You will follow up on instrumented evaluation (EI) testing programs and perform abacus and gap analysis studies.
• Transformation Support: Actively contribute to Métiers Transformation initiatives, including the Vitamine Project, and drive "Ways of Working" change management.
• Financial Reporting & Planning: Manage monthly and yearly financial closures, budget planning (Trends), and variance analysis.
• KPI Animation: Drive non-financial KPIs for the Métier, focusing on DA/DEV projects, Time-to-Market (TTM), and abandonment rates.
• Transversal Projects: Depending on your integration speed, lead transversal and common activities for the entire finance team (e.g., QP RAD).

We Are Looking For

We are looking for an individual with a strong analytical mindset and a curiosity for the scientific world, capable of transforming complex data into decision-making levers. You thrive in a collaborative, agile environment and are ready to tackle complex technical challenges.

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

• A Master’s degree (Business School, University, or Engineering) with a specialization in Finance or Controlling.
• A first successful experience in financial controlling, ideally within an industrial or research environment.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team spirit and excellent communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders (scientists, marketing, finance).
• Fluency in English (daily international context).
• Strong proficiency in IT tools and financial information systems.

What’s In It For You

Life is too short for a boring career. That’s why at L’Oréal, you don’t just start a job; you embark on an adventure.

• An environment where you can step out of your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential.
• Real responsibilities from Day 1 within a major organizational transformation.
• An inclusive workplace where every voice matters and diversity is celebrated as a driver for innovation.
• The chance to contribute to something bigger: "Creating the beauty that moves the world."

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets across five continents. For over a century, L’Oréal has been dedicated solely to one business: Beauty. With €42 billion in consolidated sales, the Group is the world leader in the sector. Within L'Oréal Research & Innovation, our 4,100 experts rely on Science & Tech to invent safe, sustainable, and responsible beauty products that change people's lives.

We are committed to ensuring inclusive recruitment processes and promoting every candidate ethically and fairly, without any form of discrimination.

Useful links to learn more about us:

• Research & Innovation at the service of Beauty
• Diversity at L'Oréal R&I
• L’Oréal Group LinkedIn