Senior Manager- Finance Controller

Loreal; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Oréal is hiring a Finance Controller based in Mumbai to act as the financial co-pilot for the R&I business unit. You will drive strategic decisions, closings, budgeting, and MIS reporting, ensuring robust internal controls and governance.

CA/CMA certification with 7+ years FP&A/Finance Controlling experience in FMCG or Pharma is required. You will manage capital projects, monitor KPI performance, and advise on financial transformation initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• CA or CMA certified.
• 7+ years of experience in FP&A or Finance Controlling.
• Strong analytical acumen and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly/quarterly/yearly closings for the R&I BU and track CWIP/capitalization.
• Drive end-to-end budgeting and strategic planning, optimize OPEX/CAPEX allocations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

CA or CMA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L’Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 4,100 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

A Day in the Life

As our Finance Controller based in Mumbai, you will act as the key financial co-pilot to the R&I business unit, driving strategic decision-making and performance. Your core responsibilities include:

• Financial Stewardship & Closings: Lead and guarantee the accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings for the R&I BU. Drive precise tracking of Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) and capitalization.
• Budgeting & Strategic Planning: Spearhead the end-to-end budget and trend construction process. Manage and optimize OPEX and CAPEX budget allocations to maximize resource efficiency.
• Performance Analytics & MIS: Deliver high-quality MIS reporting and deep-dive variance analysis. Proactively track Risks & Opportunities and monitor key financial KPIs (including PO management and vendor payments).
• Advisory & Governance: Serve as a strategic financial advisor to R&I teams. Ensure robust internal control compliance across the hub and actively drive special financial transformation projects.

We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: CA or CMA certified.
• Experience: Highly experienced (7+ years) in FP&A or Finance Controlling.
• Industry: Proven background in FMCG or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Skills: Strong analytical acumen, proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Excel), and excellent stakeholder management.

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger!

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