Senior Manager- Finance Controller

L'oreal Usa; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Oréal seeks a Finance Controller based in Mumbai to serve as the financial co-pilot for the R&I business unit. You will drive closings, budgeting, MIS reporting, and advisory governance to support strategic decisions and performance.

Qualifications include CA or CMA, 7+ years FP&A/Finance Controlling experience in FMCG or pharma, with strong SAP and Excel skills and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Financial Stewardship & Closings: lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings; track CWIP and capitalization.
• Budgeting & Strategic Planning: manage end-to-end budget and trend construction; optimize OPEX and CAPEX allocations.
• Performance Analytics & MIS: deliver MIS reporting and variance analysis; monitor KPIs, risks, and opportunities.
• Advisory & Governance: act as strategic financial advisor and ensure internal control compliance.

Skills

Analytical acumen

Stakeholder management

SAP

Excel

Education

CA or CMA certified

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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!

• We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for ethical hiring.