Finance Manager

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A Day in the Life

As Finance Manager within L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty, reporting to the Finance Director for the division, you will be a key player in the financial success of our Montreal office, leading a small team of financial analysts. You will be responsible for budget control, ensuring optimal financial performance across various key areas, including customer benefit management, gross margin, and marketing expenses. This role offers a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with opportunities for growth within a dynamic, supportive team. You will collaborate closely with Marketing, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment and shared objectives.

• Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives, providing insightful analysis and recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Budget Management & Control: Oversee the budget process, monitor expenditures, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Performance Reporting & Analysis: Prepare regular financial reports, analyze KPIs, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and guide your team of financial analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

We Are Looking For

• The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree and a proven track record in financial management. CPA is an asset.
• They are highly motivated, results-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• They are collaborative team players with excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous learning.

• Prioritization: Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences.
• Cooperation: Strong teamwork skills and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to identify and resolve complex financial issues.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound judgments.

What's In It For You

• A chance to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (try new things and take risks!).
• Real responsibility from day 1; no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal.
• Contribute to causes that make a societal and environmental difference.

Who We Are

L'Oréal operates in 150 markets worldwide, with a mission to 'Create beauty that moves the world.' As an industry leader with €42 billion in sales, we tackle complex challenges at scale while promoting inclusivity and sustainability. Our Dermatological Beauty Division, with brands like Vichy, La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, and SkinCeuticals, is committed to providing dermatological solutions trusted worldwide. We are dedicated to ethical, inclusive hiring and prohibit discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, socio-economic or cultural origins, health, age, religion, or other protected characteristics.